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Horned melon vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and cervelat different?

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 than horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for cervelat is 56% higher.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index (28) than horned melon (48).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.4%
Contains more IronIron +80.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +662.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.7%

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +880.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2315.1%
Contains more OtherOther +739.5%

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 Cervelat
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 Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 2mg 1300mg 56%
Saturated fat 11.51g 52%
Fats 1.26g 30.43g 45%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 32%
Protein 1.78g 17.45g 31%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.33mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.31mg 23%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.56mg 19%
Calories 44kcal 362kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.26mg 15%
Copper 0.02mg 0.15mg 14%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 16.6mg 13%
Iron 1.13mg 2.04mg 11%
Phosphorus 37mg 111mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.15mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Potassium 123mg 260mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 3.33g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.