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Horned melon vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and malt different?

  • Horned melon is higher in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C; however, malt is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for malt is 13% higher.
  • Horned melon contains 53 times more vitamin C than malt. While horned melon contains 5.3mg of vitamin C, malt contains only 0.1mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index (48) than malt (59).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +438.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +653.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.1%

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%
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +161.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86%
~equal in Water ~81.34g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.184mg 13%
Iron 1.13mg 0.21mg 12%
Selenium 5.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.883g 9%
Calcium 13mg 98mg 9%
Phosphorus 37mg 91mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.1mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 15mg 6%
Protein 1.78g 3.37g 3%
Fats 1.26g 3.29g 3%
Sodium 2mg 60mg 3%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.354mg 3%
Calories 44kcal 85kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.259mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.054mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg 2%
Copper 0.02mg 0.037mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Potassium 123mg 172mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 1%
Carbs 7.56g 11.2g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.046mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.41mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.