Beefsteak raw vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and horned melon
- Beefsteak raw has more zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, potassium, and copper; however, horned melon is higher in vitamin C.
- Beefsteak raw covers your daily zinc needs 44% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 12 times less vitamin B2 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 0.182mg of vitamin B2, while horned melon contains 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +77% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +295% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1004.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +494.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1113.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +793.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +761.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 112% | |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 51% | |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.48mg | 44% |
Protein | 21.38g | 1.78g | 39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.063mg | 37% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.565mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 37mg | 26% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 9% | |
Potassium | 375mg | 123mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
Fats | 5.36g | 1.26g | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 6% | |
Calories | 134kcal | 44kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 40mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0g | 7.56g | 3% |
Sodium | 55mg | 2mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 7.56g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.253g | 0g | N/A |
Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1101.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +325.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |