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Horned melon vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horned melon and duck meat

  • Horned melon is higher in vitamin C; however, duck meat is richer in vitamin B3, copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more IronIron +138.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1035%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.6%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +966.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2150%
Contains more OtherOther +90.7%

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 Duck meat
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 Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.67g 44%
Fats 1.26g 28.35g 42%
Selenium 20µg 36%
Protein 1.78g 18.99g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 32%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.825mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 24%
Copper 0.02mg 0.227mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.269mg 20%
Iron 1.13mg 2.7mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.098mg 18%
Phosphorus 37mg 156mg 17%
Calories 44kcal 337kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.86mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.174mg 12%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.18mg 9%
Magnesium 40mg 16mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 63µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Potassium 123mg 204mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 59mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.019mg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 13mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
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 - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.