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Horned melon vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horned melon and ham

  • Horned melon has more magnesium and vitamin C; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 61% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more CopperCopper +295%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +429.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%

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%
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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% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2916%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +534.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1075.8%
Contains more FatsFats +338.9%
Contains more OtherOther +916.3%

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 Ham
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 Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.754mg 61%
Sodium 2mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 1.78g 20.93g 38%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.4mg 26%
Phosphorus 37mg 196mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.023mg 22%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.88mg 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.202mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 7%
Copper 0.02mg 0.079mg 7%
Fats 1.26g 5.53g 7%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Calories 44kcal 145kcal 5%
Potassium 123mg 287mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Iron 1.13mg 1.48mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.403mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 7.56g 1.5g 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 1.5g N/A
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.