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Horned melon vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horned melon and pilaf

  • The amount of folate, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B5 in pilaf is higher than in horned melon.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 57% more than horned melon.
  • The amount of sodium in horned melon is lower.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +730%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2161.5%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2312%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +984.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +534.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6966.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +1006.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +485.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +909.4%
Contains more OtherOther +797.7%
~equal in Fats ~1.37g

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 Pilaf
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 Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Sodium 2mg 1303mg 57%
Folate 3µg 212µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.603mg 48%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.882mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.127mg 35%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.4mg 26%
Carbs 7.56g 76.31g 23%
Protein 1.78g 10.42g 17%
Phosphorus 37mg 154mg 17%
Copper 0.02mg 0.166mg 16%
Calories 44kcal 359kcal 16%
Iron 1.13mg 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.715mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 83mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.087mg 6%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.01mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 4.1mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.307g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 1%
Fats 1.26g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 7.56g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.