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

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and horned melon

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and manganese in chicken sandwich is higher than in horned melon.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 45% more than horned melon.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 377 times more sodium than horned melon. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +235%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +814.6%
Contains more FatsFats +788.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.3%
Contains more OtherOther +527.9%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.565mg 45%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 753mg 2mg 33%
Protein 16.28g 1.78g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.063mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.015mg 22%
Phosphorus 185mg 37mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.183mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.025mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 1.26g 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 11%
Folate 47µg 3µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 10%
Calories 250kcal 44kcal 10%
Iron 1.77mg 1.13mg 8%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.039mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Copper 0.067mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5.3mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 5%
Carbs 20.89g 7.56g 4%
Potassium 245mg 123mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 40mg 4%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.48mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.

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