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Horned melon vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horned melon and fettuccine

  • Horned melon has more magnesium and iron, while fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
  • Horned melon contains 5 times more zinc than fettuccine. While horned melon contains 0.48mg of zinc, fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in horned melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +88.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.3%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +341.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Fettuccine DV% diff.
Protein 1.78g 6.2g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.8mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 6mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Iron 1.13mg 0.6mg 7%
Sodium 2mg 166mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.07mg 4%
Calories 44kcal 99kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3%
Phosphorus 37mg 25mg 2%
Copper 0.02mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 7.56g 14g 2%
Fats 1.26g 2.7g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Potassium 123mg 168mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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