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Horned melon vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between horned melon and barbecue chicken

  • Horned melon has more vitamin C; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% more.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +489.2%

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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +914.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6200%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1164.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1096.8%
Contains more OtherOther +104.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horned melon Barbecue chicken
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 Horned melon Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Protein 1.78g 22.51g 41%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.732mg 32%
Phosphorus 37mg 218mg 26%
Fats 1.26g 15.08g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.227mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 16%
Sodium 2mg 335mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 14%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.78mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.191mg 10%
Calories 44kcal 226kcal 9%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.077mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 21mg 5%
Potassium 123mg 255mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Carbs 7.56g 0.12g 2%
Iron 1.13mg 0.95mg 2%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.152mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.005mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 13mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Barbecue chicken
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
5%
Horned melon
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.