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Horned melon vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horned melon and feta

  • Horned melon has more iron; however, feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 64% more than horned melon.
  • Feta has 2 times less iron than horned melon. Horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, while feta has 0.65mg.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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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% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3692.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810.8%

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%
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +428.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +573%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +698.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1588.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1109.3%

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 Feta
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.844mg 64%
Calcium 13mg 493mg 48%
Phosphorus 37mg 337mg 43%
Sodium 2mg 917mg 40%
Fats 1.26g 21.28g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.424mg 28%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Protein 1.78g 14.21g 25%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.88mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.967mg 16%
Vitamin A 7µg 125µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.154mg 11%
Calories 44kcal 264kcal 11%
Folate 3µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Iron 1.13mg 0.65mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 19mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.991mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 123mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Manganese 0.039mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.