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Horned melon vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Cheesecake different?

  • Horned melon is richer in Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin C, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Cheesecake. Horned melon contains 5.3mg of Vitamin C, while Cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • Horned melon is lower in Sodium.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cheesecake commercially prepared types were 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.
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Manganese +259%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.02
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Manganese +259%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.02

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 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Folate +500%
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +95.1%
Contains more Protein +209%
Contains more Fats +1685.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +109.3%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +95.1%
Contains more Protein +209%
Contains more Fats +1685.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +109.3%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 1.78g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 1.26g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 7.56g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 44kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Horned melon
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 13mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 1.13mg 0.63mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 11mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 123mg 90mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 438mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.02mg
Manganese 0.039mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 147IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.4mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.195mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.052mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 9.921g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.