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Edam vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and horned melon different?

  • Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, horned melon is richer in iron and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for edam is 72% higher.
  • Edam contains 406 times more sodium than horned melon. While edam contains 812mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than horned melon (48).

Cheese, edam and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
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 +5523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1348.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +156.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.5%

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.
Edam
11
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
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 +3371.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 +1303.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2106.3%
Contains more OtherOther +881.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +428.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam 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 Edam Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 80%
Calcium 731mg 13mg 72%
Phosphorus 536mg 37mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 1.78g 46%
Fats 27.8g 1.26g 41%
Sodium 812mg 2mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.48mg 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.015mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 243µg 7µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 20%
Calories 357kcal 44kcal 16%
Iron 0.44mg 1.13mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.565mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Copper 0.036mg 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 1.43g 7.56g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.183mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 123mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam 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
34%
Edam
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.