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Horned melon vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horned melon and mortadella

  • Horned melon is higher in magnesium and vitamin C; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11768% higher.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%

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% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +819.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1915.1%
Contains more OtherOther +572.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 153mg 11768%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 2mg 1246mg 54%
Saturated fat 9.51g 43%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Fats 1.26g 25.39g 37%
Protein 1.78g 16.37g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.1mg 15%
Calories 44kcal 311kcal 13%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.673mg 13%
Phosphorus 37mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.119mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.44mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.13mg 5%
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg 4%
Iron 1.13mg 1.4mg 3%
Carbs 7.56g 3.05g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 163mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 3.05g N/A
Manganese 0.039mg 0.03mg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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 - 1244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.