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Smoked salmon vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoked salmon and Melon

  • Smoked salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 136% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Melons, casaba, raw.

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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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
6
:
3
Melon
Melon
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3180%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3180%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182

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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
9
:
3
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
:
2
Melon
Melon
Contains more Protein +1546.8%
Contains more Fats +4220%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +1546.8%
Contains more Fats +4220%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
2
:
1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2451.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2451.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Smoked salmon Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.68g Melon
Protein 18.28g 1.11g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 0.1g Smoked salmon
Carbs 0g 6.58g Melon
Calories 117kcal 28kcal Smoked salmon
Sugar 0g 5.69g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.85mg 0.34mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 164mg 5mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 175mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 672mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.31mg 0.07mg Smoked salmon
Copper 0.23mg 0.06mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 32.4µg 0.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.05mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.031mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.232mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.084mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.163mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 0.025g Melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 0.002g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.039g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
99%
Smoked salmon
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $13.4)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.