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Horned melon vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and fast food different?

  • Fast food is higher than horned melon in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 32% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon is lower in sodium.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than horned melon (48).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more IronIron +170.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +505%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815.4%

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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +894.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +131.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +828.1%
Contains more FatsFats +853.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +253.5%

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 Fast food
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 Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.617mg 32%
Protein 1.78g 16.52g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.317mg 24%
Iron 1.13mg 3.06mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.493g 20%
Folate 3µg 80µg 19%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.52mg 19%
Fats 1.26g 12.01g 17%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.357mg 14%
Phosphorus 37mg 134mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 331mg 14%
Calories 44kcal 297kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.212mg 11%
Copper 0.02mg 0.121mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 7.56g 31.5g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.53mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Magnesium 40mg 27mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.