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Horned melon vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Horned melon and Chocolate cake

  • Horned melon has more Vitamin C, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% more.
  • Horned melon contains 27 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. Horned melon contains 5.3mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate cake contains 0.2mg.
  • Horned melon contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +361.5%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +361.5%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%

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 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +264.6%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +1098.4%
Contains more Carbs +606.3%
Contains more Other +318.6%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +264.6%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +1098.4%
Contains more Carbs +606.3%
Contains more Other +318.6%

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 Chocolate cake
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 1.78g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 1.26g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 7.56g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 44kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 13mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.13mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 40mg 32mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 123mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 2mg 315mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.02mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.039mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 147IU 140IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.2mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 5.43g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.