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Cod vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod and Horned melon?

  • Cod is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Horned melon is richer in Iron.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3056% higher.
  • Cod has 5 times more Phosphorus than Horned melon. Cod has 203mg of Phosphorus, while Horned melon has 37mg.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.

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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 +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.6%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.6%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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.
Cod
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
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 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +900.6%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 88.97
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 Protein +900.6%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 88.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 17.81g 1.78g Cod
Fats 0.67g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 82kcal 44kcal Cod
Calcium 16mg 13mg Cod
Iron 0.38mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 32mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 203mg 37mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 123mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.45mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.028mg 0.02mg Cod
Manganese 0.015mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 7µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.025mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.015mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.565mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.183mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.063mg Cod
Folate 7µg 3µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.91µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 0.131g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
790%
Cod
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.