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Sockeye salmon vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sockeye salmon and horned melon?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, and copper, yet horned melon is higher in iron and vitamin C.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 60% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 16 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While sockeye salmon has 0.246mg of vitamin B2, horned melon has only 0.015mg.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +724.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1387.6%
Contains more FatsFats +342.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.565mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.063mg 59%
Protein 26.48g 1.78g 49%
Phosphorus 305mg 37mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.183mg 22%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.015mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.025mg 11%
Potassium 436mg 123mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 9%
Iron 0.52mg 1.13mg 8%
Fats 5.57g 1.26g 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Calories 156kcal 44kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 7µg 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.02mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 5%
Sodium 92mg 2mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.039mg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 40mg 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.48mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 11mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.