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Apple strudel vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apple strudel and horned melon

  • Apple strudel has more manganese and folate; however, horned melon is higher in iron and magnesium.
  • Horned melon contains 68 times less sodium than apple strudel. Apple strudel contains 135mg of sodium, while horned melon contains 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of apple strudel is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Strudel, apple and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
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 CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 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 +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Horned melon DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 35%
Fats 11.2g 1.26g 15%
Calories 274kcal 44kcal 12%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Carbs 41.1g 7.56g 11%
Iron 0.42mg 1.13mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.044g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 8%
Magnesium 9mg 40mg 7%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.039mg 7%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Folate 28µg 3µg 6%
Sodium 135mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5.3mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.48mg 3%
Protein 3.3g 1.78g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.183mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.565mg 1%
Phosphorus 33mg 37mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 123mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel 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
12%
Apple strudel
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.