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Horned melon vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horned melon and Limburger

  • Horned melon has more iron and vitamin C; however, Limburger is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, zinc, and folate.
  • Limburger covers your daily phosphorus needs 51% 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 Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +769.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3723.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +962.2%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg
~equal in Copper ~0.021mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1442.9%
Contains more WaterWater +83.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1026.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2062.7%
Contains more OtherOther +781.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 76%
Phosphorus 37mg 393mg 51%
Calcium 13mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Fats 1.26g 27.25g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.503mg 38%
Protein 1.78g 20.05g 37%
Vitamin A 7µg 340µg 37%
Sodium 2mg 800mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.177mg 20%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.1mg 15%
Folate 3µg 58µg 14%
Calories 44kcal 327kcal 14%
Iron 1.13mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.08mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.158mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 7.56g 0.49g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 7.56g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 123mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Copper 0.02mg 0.021mg 0%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.038mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.