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Fudge vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fudge and horned melon

  • Fudge is higher in copper, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 34% higher.
  • Fudge has 11 times more manganese than horned melon. While fudge has 0.422mg of manganese, horned melon has only 0.039mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
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 +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1545%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +982.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 +34.3%
Contains more FatsFats +726.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +911.1%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more WaterWater +806.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge 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 Fudge Horned melon DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0.02mg 34%
Saturated fat 6.448g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 7.56g 23%
Calories 411kcal 44kcal 18%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.039mg 17%
Fats 10.41g 1.26g 14%
Iron 1.77mg 1.13mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.48mg 6%
Phosphorus 71mg 37mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.015mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin A 44µg 7µg 4%
Calcium 49mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.565mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.183mg 1%
Protein 2.39g 1.78g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 40mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 7.56g N/A
Potassium 134mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.025mg 0%
Folate 4µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.