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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, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +969.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Manganese +457.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +969.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Manganese +457.1%
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.
Custard
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 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 A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.2%
Contains more Fats +217.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.8%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
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 Protein +124.2%
Contains more Fats +217.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.8%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 7.56g Custard
Protein 3.99g 1.78g Custard
Fats 4g 1.26g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 7.56g Custard
Calories 122kcal 44kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g Horned melon
Calcium 139mg 13mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 130mg 37mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 123mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 147IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 7µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.025mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.015mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.183mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.063mg Custard
Folate 9µg 3µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 2.032g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
20%
Custard
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.