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Horned melon vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between horned melon and milkshake

  • Horned melon has more iron, magnesium, and vitamin C; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% more.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +1030%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1023.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +155%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.8%

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +140.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.6%

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 Milkshake
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Milkshake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.195mg 14%
Iron 1.13mg 0.1mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 146mg 13%
Phosphorus 37mg 115mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.886g 9%
Magnesium 40mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Protein 1.78g 3.86g 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.368mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 95mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.146mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Calories 44kcal 112kcal 3%
Fats 1.26g 3.03g 3%
Copper 0.02mg 0.051mg 3%
Carbs 7.56g 17.75g 3%
Potassium 123mg 183mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.042mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 25µg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.014mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.39mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 17.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.