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Ground beef vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ground beef and horned melon?

  • Ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper, yet horned melon is richer in vitamin C and magnesium.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 49% higher.
  • Ground beef has 11 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. Ground beef has 0.171mg of vitamin B2, while horned melon has 0.015mg.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than horned melon.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +153.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.9%
Contains more IronIron +100.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +295%
Contains more ZincZinc +1116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +1241%
Contains more FatsFats +1119.8%
Contains more OtherOther +455.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 Ground beef Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 5.84mg 0.48mg 49%
Protein 23.87g 1.78g 44%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.073g 28%
Fats 15.37g 1.26g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.565mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.063mg 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 37mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 18%
Iron 2.27mg 1.13mg 14%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.015mg 12%
Calories 241kcal 44kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.183mg 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 40mg 5%
Sodium 73mg 2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Potassium 241mg 123mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.