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Shark raw vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and melon different?

  • Shark raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, choline, and magnesium, while melon is higher in vitamin C.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for selenium, 66% more than melon.
  • Melon is lower in cholesterol.
  • Melon has a higher glycemic index (62) than shark raw (0).

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +345.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Melon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +727.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +755.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1790.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4410%
Contains more OtherOther +158.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2964.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Melon DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 0.4µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 1.11g 40%
Phosphorus 210mg 5mg 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.163mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.232mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.084mg 12%
Choline 65mg 7.6mg 10%
Magnesium 49mg 11mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.039g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Fats 4.51g 0.1g 7%
Iron 0.84mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.05mg 6%
Calories 130kcal 28kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.002g 5%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.025g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Sodium 79mg 9mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.033mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.031mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.58g 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.035mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 160mg 182mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.69g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shark raw
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.