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Horned melon vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and beef broiled different?

  • Horned melon is higher in vitamin C; however, beef broiled is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for beef broiled is 53% higher.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
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% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.5%
Contains more IronIron +130.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +1214.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.1%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +851.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1356.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1123%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%

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 Beef broiled
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 Horned melon Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.48mg 6.31mg 53%
Protein 1.78g 25.93g 48%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.378mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.895g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.382mg 25%
Phosphorus 37mg 198mg 23%
Fats 1.26g 15.41g 22%
Iron 1.13mg 2.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.176mg 12%
Calories 44kcal 250kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.658mg 10%
Copper 0.02mg 0.085mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 318mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 21mg 5%
Sodium 2mg 72mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 3%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.046mg 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.012mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
56%
Beef broiled

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 - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.