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Horned melon vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between horned melon and beer

  • Beer contains less iron, magnesium, and vitamin C than horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for horned melon is 14% higher.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than horned melon.

Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.6%
Contains more IronIron +5550%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.5%

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.
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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.513mg
~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +287%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113%
Contains more OtherOther +837.2%
~equal in Water ~91.96g

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 Beer
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Beer DV% diff.
Iron 1.13mg 0.02mg 14%
Magnesium 40mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.01mg 4%
Phosphorus 37mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.041mg 3%
Protein 1.78g 0.46g 3%
Potassium 123mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Fats 1.26g 0g 2%
Copper 0.02mg 0.005mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 3.55g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.008mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Calories 44kcal 43kcal 0%
Net carbs 7.56g 3.55g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.513mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.