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Horned melon vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and corned beef different?

  • Horned melon is richer in magnesium and vitamin C, while corned beef is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for sodium, 42% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon is lower in sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index (48) than corned beef (0).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +670%
Contains more ZincZinc +854.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.8%

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.026mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1508.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +920.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1406.3%
Contains more OtherOther +502.3%

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 Corned beef
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 Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 60%
Sodium 2mg 973mg 42%
Zinc 0.48mg 4.58mg 37%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Protein 1.78g 18.17g 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 29%
Fats 1.26g 18.98g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.03mg 15%
Copper 0.02mg 0.154mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.23mg 13%
Phosphorus 37mg 125mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.17mg 12%
Calories 44kcal 251kcal 10%
Iron 1.13mg 1.86mg 9%
Magnesium 40mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.42mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0.47g 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 145mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0.47g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.026mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.