Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Crackers vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between crackers and horned melon

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, calcium, and copper in crackers is higher than in horned melon.
  • Crackers cover your daily iron needs 36% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 363 times less sodium than crackers. Crackers have 726mg of sodium, while horned melon has 2mg.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Horned melon (Kiwano).

Infographic

Crackers vs Horned melon infographic
Infographic link

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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +823.1%
Contains more IronIron +256.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1159%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1564%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +273%
Contains more FatsFats +1997.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.8%
Contains more OtherOther +479.1%
Contains more WaterWater +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.
Crackers 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 Crackers Horned melon DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 88%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Fats 26.43g 1.26g 39%
Iron 4.03mg 1.13mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.015mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.025mg 33%
Sodium 726mg 2mg 31%
Phosphorus 248mg 37mg 30%
Saturated fat 5.562g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.565mg 24%
Calories 510kcal 44kcal 23%
Folate 92µg 3µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.039mg 20%
Carbs 61.3g 7.56g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 16%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Calcium 120mg 13mg 11%
Protein 6.64g 1.78g 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Copper 0.104mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.183mg 5%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 59g 7.56g N/A
Potassium 118mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
49%
Crackers
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 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?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - 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.