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Horned melon vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horned melon and Hot chocolate?

  • Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Vitamin C, yet Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 13% higher.
  • Horned melon has 27 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. Horned melon has 5.3mg of Vitamin C, while Hot chocolate has 0.2mg.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.

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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 +169%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +776.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +415%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +776.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +415%

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 C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Other +120.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Other +120.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45

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 Hot chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 1.78g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 1.26g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 7.56g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 44kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Horned melon
Fiber 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 13mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 1.13mg 0.42mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 23mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 123mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 2mg 44mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.02mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.039mg 0.013mg Horned melon
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 147IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.2mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.133mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1.431g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.