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Horned melon vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between horned melon and focaccia

  • Horned melon contains less vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and copper than focaccia.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for focaccia is 37% higher.
  • Horned melon is lower in sodium.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index than horned melon.

Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more IronIron +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +355%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.3%
~equal in Potassium ~114mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +392.7%
Contains more FatsFats +526.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.8%
Contains more OtherOther +274.4%

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 Focaccia
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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.47mg 37%
Folate 3µg 138µg 34%
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Iron 1.13mg 3.16mg 25%
Sodium 2mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.301mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.67mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 14%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.364mg 14%
Protein 1.78g 8.77g 14%
Phosphorus 37mg 128mg 13%
Calories 44kcal 249kcal 10%
Fats 1.26g 7.89g 10%
Carbs 7.56g 35.82g 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.645mg 9%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.33mg 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.091mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.113mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.877g 4%
Calcium 13mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 34.02g N/A
Potassium 123mg 114mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.