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Horned melon vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horned melon and muffin

  • Horned melon has more magnesium; however, muffin is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Muffin covers your daily manganese needs 18% more than horned melon.
  • Muffin contains 4 times less magnesium than horned melon. Horned melon contains 40mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
  • Horned melon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.5%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1051.3%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%

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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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +256.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1175.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.1%
Contains more OtherOther +244.2%

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 Muffin
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 Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 1.26g 16.07g 23%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.449mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 44kcal 375kcal 17%
Phosphorus 37mg 146mg 16%
Carbs 7.56g 53g 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Sodium 2mg 336mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.168mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.163mg 11%
Folate 3µg 48µg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Magnesium 40mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.47mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.418mg 5%
Protein 1.78g 4.49g 5%
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Calcium 13mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Iron 1.13mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 51.9g N/A
Potassium 123mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.