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Horned melon vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horned melon and italian sausage raw?

  • Horned melon is higher in magnesium, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Horned melon has 3 times more magnesium than italian sausage raw. While horned melon has 40mg of magnesium, italian sausage raw has only 14mg.
  • The amount of sodium in horned melon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this article.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.18mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +165%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1063.1%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +700.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2386.5%
Contains more OtherOther +525.6%

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 Italian sausage raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 51%
Fats 1.26g 31.33g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.568mg 45%
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 36%
Sodium 2mg 731mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 27%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Protein 1.78g 14.25g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.3mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.25mg 17%
Calories 44kcal 346kcal 15%
Phosphorus 37mg 142mg 15%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.79mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.168mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.51mg 7%
Copper 0.02mg 0.08mg 7%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2mg 4%
Potassium 123mg 253mg 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0.65g 2%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Iron 1.13mg 1.18mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.