Mozzarella vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and horned melon different?
- Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A, while horned melon is higher in iron and vitamin C.
- Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 72% more than horned melon.
- Mozzarella contains 23 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. Mozzarella contains 0.34mg of vitamin B2, while horned melon contains 0.015mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index (48) than mozzarella (27).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5523.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +35% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +552.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1316.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +352% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1857.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 731mg | 13mg | 72% |
Phosphorus | 524mg | 37mg | 70% |
Protein | 27.5g | 1.78g | 51% |
Saturated fat | 10.867g | 49% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 38% | |
Selenium | 15.7µg | 29% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.015mg | 25% |
Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.48mg | 24% |
Fats | 17.1g | 1.26g | 24% |
Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% | |
Vitamin A | 137µg | 7µg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 12% | |
Calories | 280kcal | 44kcal | 12% |
Iron | 0.25mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.565mg | 3% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 40mg | 3% |
Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
Carbs | 3.1g | 7.56g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 95mg | 123mg | 1% |
Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.1g | 7.56g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1444.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1257.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +458.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +78.3% |