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Horned melon vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and eggnog different?

  • Horned melon is richer in iron and magnesium, while eggnog is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Eggnog covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 13% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 6 times more iron than eggnog. Horned melon contains 1.13mg of iron, while eggnog contains 0.2mg.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Eggnog 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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +465%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.46mg

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.6%
Contains more FatsFats +232.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
~equal in Carbs ~8.05g
~equal in Water ~82.54g

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 Eggnog
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 Eggnog DV% diff.
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.19mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 130mg 12%
Iron 1.13mg 0.2mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 12%
Phosphorus 37mg 109mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 59µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 1.78g 4.55g 6%
Magnesium 40mg 19mg 5%
Fats 1.26g 4.19g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.417mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.5mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.105mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Calories 44kcal 88kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.034mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 165mg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 8.05g 0%
Net carbs 7.56g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog 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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.