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

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What are the main differences between horned melon and condensed milk?

  • Horned melon is richer in iron, yet condensed milk is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Condensed milk's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Horned melon has 6 times more iron than condensed milk. Horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, while condensed milk has 0.19mg.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened types in this comparison.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +494.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2084.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +583.8%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +227.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.4%
Contains more FatsFats +590.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +619.6%
Contains more OtherOther +325.6%

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 Condensed milk
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.416mg 31%
Phosphorus 37mg 253mg 31%
Selenium 14.8µg 27%
Calcium 13mg 284mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.486g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 7.56g 54.4g 16%
Calories 44kcal 321kcal 14%
Iron 1.13mg 0.19mg 12%
Protein 1.78g 7.91g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.75mg 11%
Fats 1.26g 8.7g 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Potassium 123mg 371mg 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 74µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 6%
Sodium 2mg 127mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg 5%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.6mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 26mg 3%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.051mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.006mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Condensed 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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
38%
Condensed milk

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 - 54.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.