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

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Summary of differences between horned melon and chocolate milk

  • Horned melon has more iron and magnesium, while chocolate milk has more vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Chocolate milk covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 5 times more iron than chocolate milk. While horned melon contains 1.13mg of iron, chocolate milk contains only 0.24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains more IronIron +370.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +761.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.4%

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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +169%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +86%
~equal in Water ~82.3g

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 milk
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 Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.162mg 11%
Iron 1.13mg 0.24mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 112mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.104g 10%
Phosphorus 37mg 101mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Magnesium 40mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.9mg 5%
Copper 0.02mg 0.065mg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.125mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 60mg 3%
Fats 1.26g 3.39g 3%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 1.78g 3.17g 3%
Choline 17mg 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.295mg 2%
Calories 44kcal 83kcal 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.037mg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 10.34g 1%
Potassium 123mg 167mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.41mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.