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Horned melon vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horned melon and Cheddar Cheese

  • Horned melon has more Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 70% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Contains more Iron +707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +5361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1129.7%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +5361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1129.7%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +50%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.7%
Contains more Water +140.3%
Contains more Protein +1184.8%
Contains more Fats +2543.7%
Contains more Other +762.8%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +144.7%
Contains more Water +140.3%
Contains more Protein +1184.8%
Contains more Fats +2543.7%
Contains more Other +762.8%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 3.09g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 1.26g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 7.56g 3.09g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 1.13mg 0.14mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 27mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 123mg 76mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 653mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.02mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.039mg 0.027mg Horned melon
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 147IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.059mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 3µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 18.867g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.