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Romano cheese vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and horned melon different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 717 times more sodium than horned melon. While romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than horned melon (48).

Cheese, romano and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
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 +8084.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +437.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1954.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
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 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 +1686.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2038.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1462.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.3%
Contains more WaterWater +187.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano cheese Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Horned melon DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 13mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 37mg 103%
Saturated fat 17.115g 78%
Sodium 1433mg 2mg 62%
Protein 31.8g 1.78g 60%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.26g 40%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.015mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.48mg 19%
Calories 387kcal 44kcal 17%
Vitamin A 96µg 7µg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Iron 0.77mg 1.13mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.183mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.565mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 7.56g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.039mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 123mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 7.56g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese 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
26%
Romano cheese
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.