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Horned melon vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horned melon and cinnamon roll

  • Horned melon has more magnesium and vitamin C; however, cinnamon roll is higher in folate, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily folate needs 17% more than horned melon.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 18 times less vitamin C than horned melon. Horned melon contains 5.3mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll contains 0.3mg.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1307.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +648.7%

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +368.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +2011.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +542.9%
Contains more OtherOther +216.3%

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 Cinnamon roll
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 Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 57%
Fats 1.26g 26.61g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 25%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 22%
Calories 44kcal 452kcal 20%
Folate 3µg 72µg 17%
Calcium 13mg 183mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.211mg 16%
Carbs 7.56g 48.6g 14%
Phosphorus 37mg 131mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 2mg 305mg 13%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.292mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.404mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.138mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.3mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.062mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 1.78g 4.45g 5%
Iron 1.13mg 1.37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.337mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.038mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 102mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll 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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.