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Cracker vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cracker and Horned melon

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper in Cracker is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Cracker covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 363 times less Sodium than Cracker. Cracker has 726mg of Sodium, while Horned melon has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 +823.1%
Contains more Iron +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +570.3%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +1159%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +570.3%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +1159%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1564%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +1564%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +273%
Contains more Fats +1997.6%
Contains more Carbs +710.8%
Contains more Other +479.1%
Contains more Water +2733.4%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +273%
Contains more Fats +1997.6%
Contains more Carbs +710.8%
Contains more Other +479.1%
Contains more Water +2733.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 59g 7.56g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 1.78g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 1.26g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 7.56g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 44kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Horned melon
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 13mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.13mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 248mg 37mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 726mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.49mg 0.48mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.02mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.039mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.025mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.015mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.565mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.183mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.063mg
Folate 92µg 3µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 5.562g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.