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Horned melon vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horned melon and cornmeal

  • Horned melon has more vitamin C, while cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need for folate, 52% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +285.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.2%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2104%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6866.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +695.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +950.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%

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 Cornmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Cornmeal DV% diff.
Folate 3µg 209µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.551mg 44%
Iron 1.13mg 4.36mg 40%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.968mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.382mg 28%
Carbs 7.56g 79.45g 24%
Selenium 10.5µg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Calories 44kcal 370kcal 16%
Protein 1.78g 7.11g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.182mg 9%
Phosphorus 37mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 6%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.174mg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.076mg 6%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.66mg 2%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.24mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 142mg 1%
Fats 1.26g 1.75g 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Sodium 2mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.4)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.