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Custard vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between custard and horned melon

  • Custard is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, horned melon is richer in iron, vitamin C, and magnesium.
  • Custard's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 16% higher.
  • Custard has 11 times more calcium than horned melon. While custard has 139mg of calcium, horned melon has only 13mg.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 +969.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +232.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +457.1%
~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.
Custard
10
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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +124.2%
Contains more FatsFats +217.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.8%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.015mg 16%
Calcium 139mg 13mg 13%
Phosphorus 130mg 37mg 13%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.183mg 10%
Iron 0.34mg 1.13mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.032g 9%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 52µg 7µg 5%
Fats 4g 1.26g 4%
Sodium 84mg 2mg 4%
Protein 3.99g 1.78g 4%
Calories 122kcal 44kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.565mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.025mg 3%
Carbs 17.6g 7.56g 3%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 123mg 2%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.039mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.