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Horned melon vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horned melon and Fish sauce

  • Horned melon has more Vitamin C, however, Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 341% more than Horned melon.
  • Fish sauce has 11 times less Vitamin C than Horned melon. Horned melon has 5.3mg of Vitamin C, while Fish sauce has 0.5mg.
  • Horned melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +497.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +497.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Folate +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12500%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +184.3%
Contains more Other +4602.3%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Fats +12500%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +184.3%
Contains more Other +4602.3%

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 Fish sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 3.64g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 1.26g 0.01g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 3.64g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 35kcal Horned melon
Sugar 3.64g Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 1.13mg 0.78mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 37mg 7mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 2mg 7851mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.2mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Manganese 0.039mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 147IU 12IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.5mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.012mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.118mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 3µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Fish sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Fish sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7849mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce 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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.