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Horned melon vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and oyster breaded and fried different?

  • Oyster breaded and fried has more zinc, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3 than horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for oyster breaded and fried is 788% higher.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.
  • Oyster breaded and fried has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains more IronIron +515%
Contains more CopperCopper +21370%
Contains more ZincZinc +18052.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1156.4%

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 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg
~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
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +392.7%
Contains more FatsFats +898.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.7%
Contains more OtherOther +437.2%

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 Oyster breaded and fried
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 Oyster breaded and fried DV% diff.
Zinc 0.48mg 87.13mg 788%
Vitamin B12 15.63µg 651%
Copper 0.02mg 4.294mg 475%
Selenium 66.5µg 121%
Iron 1.13mg 6.95mg 73%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.313g 22%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.49mg 20%
Sodium 2mg 417mg 18%
Fats 1.26g 12.58g 17%
Phosphorus 37mg 159mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.197g 15%
Protein 1.78g 8.77g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.202mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.702g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin A 7µg 90µg 9%
Calories 44kcal 199kcal 8%
Folate 3µg 31µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.65mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 62mg 5%
Potassium 123mg 244mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 3.8mg 2%
Carbs 7.56g 11.62g 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 11.62g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.064mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.396mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 0.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.202g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.218g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Oyster breaded and fried
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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
470%
Oyster breaded and fried

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.