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Winter melon vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between winter melon and tuna salad

  • Winter melon has more vitamin C and fiber, while tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in winter melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2866.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +530.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +836.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20500%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3910%
Contains more FatsFats +4530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.7%
Contains more OtherOther +610%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 26% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7702.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4637.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 41.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.7mg 39%
Protein 0.4g 16.04g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 4.122g 27%
Phosphorus 19mg 178mg 23%
Fats 0.2g 9.26g 14%
Copper 0.023mg 0.145mg 14%
Sodium 111mg 402mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 2.2mg 12%
Calories 13kcal 187kcal 9%
Iron 0.4mg 1mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.016g 1.544g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 2.887g 7%
Potassium 6mg 178mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.081mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Carbs 3g 9.41g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.031mg 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 9.41g N/A
Calcium 19mg 17mg 0%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.009mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Winter melon
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.