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Horned melon vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horned melon and chocolate ice cream

  • Horned melon is higher in vitamin C; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • Horned melon has 8 times more vitamin C than chocolate ice cream. While horned melon has 5.3mg of vitamin C, chocolate ice cream has only 0.7mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index (48) than chocolate ice cream (62).

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.5%
Contains more FatsFats +773%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273%
Contains more OtherOther +202.3%

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 Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 31%
Fats 1.26g 11g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.194mg 14%
Copper 0.02mg 0.135mg 13%
Vitamin A 7µg 118µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 109mg 10%
Phosphorus 37mg 107mg 10%
Calories 44kcal 216kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.554mg 7%
Carbs 7.56g 28.2g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.7mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.14mg 4%
Potassium 123mg 249mg 4%
Protein 1.78g 3.8g 4%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 76mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 29mg 3%
Iron 1.13mg 0.93mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.226mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.58mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 27g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.