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Horned melon vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horned melon and Ice cream?

  • Horned melon is richer in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, yet Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 17% higher.
  • Horned melon has 13 times more Iron than Ice cream. Horned melon has 1.13mg of Iron, while Ice cream has 0.09mg.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Ice creams, vanilla 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 +1155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +15%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +15%

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 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +773%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +773%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%

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 Ice cream
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 Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 1.78g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 1.26g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 7.56g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 44kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Horned melon
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 13mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 1.13mg 0.09mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 123mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 2mg 80mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.02mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.039mg 0.008mg Horned melon
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 147IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.6mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.116mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.048mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 6.79g Horned melon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.