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Chocolate ice cream vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate ice cream and horned melon

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 8 times more calcium than horned melon. While chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium, horned melon has only 13mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index (48) than chocolate ice cream (62).

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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.
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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 +1585.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +113.5%
Contains more FatsFats +773%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273%
Contains more OtherOther +202.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream 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 Chocolate ice cream Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 31%
Fats 11g 1.26g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.015mg 14%
Copper 0.135mg 0.02mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 13mg 10%
Phosphorus 107mg 37mg 10%
Calories 216kcal 44kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.183mg 7%
Carbs 28.2g 7.56g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.3mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.039mg 4%
Potassium 249mg 123mg 4%
Protein 3.8g 1.78g 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Sodium 76mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 40mg 3%
Iron 0.93mg 1.13mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.565mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.48mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.