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Horned melon vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horned melon and kielbasa

  • Horned melon has less vitamin C.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 52% 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 Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Iron ~1.24mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +179.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +636%
Contains more FatsFats +1296.8%
Contains more OtherOther +690.7%

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 Kielbasa
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Kielbasa DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 1200mg 52%
Saturated fat 6.23g 28%
Fats 1.26g 17.6g 25%
Protein 1.78g 13.1g 23%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 16%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 14.8mg 11%
Magnesium 40mg 10%
Calories 44kcal 226kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 5%
Phosphorus 37mg 5%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Potassium 123mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Copper 0.02mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Iron 1.13mg 1.24mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Carbs 7.56g 3.9g 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 3.9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
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 - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon 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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.