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Cheese sandwich vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese sandwich and Horned melon

  • Horned melon contains less Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Folate than Cheese sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 49% higher.
  • Horned melon has 420 times less Sodium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 839mg of Sodium, while Horned melon has 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 Calcium +1469.2%
Contains more Iron +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +932.4%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +2676.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1469.2%
Contains more Iron +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +932.4%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +2676.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +450.6%
Contains more Fats +1884.1%
Contains more Carbs +669.8%
Contains more Other +783.7%
Contains more Water +2680.3%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 Protein +450.6%
Contains more Fats +1884.1%
Contains more Carbs +669.8%
Contains more Other +783.7%
Contains more Water +2680.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 7.56g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 1.78g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 1.26g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 7.56g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 44kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 13mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.13mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 40mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 37mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 123mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.87mg 0.48mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.02mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.039mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 7µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.025mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.015mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.565mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.183mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.063mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 4.129g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.