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Horned melon vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horned melon and pizza

  • The amount of vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper in pizza is higher than in horned melon.
  • Pizza covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 30% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +483.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +539.9%
Contains more FatsFats +669%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.9%
Contains more OtherOther +462.8%

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 Pizza
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 Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.39mg 30%
Phosphorus 37mg 216mg 26%
Sodium 2mg 598mg 26%
Folate 3µg 93µg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.825mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.465g 20%
Protein 1.78g 11.39g 19%
Calcium 13mg 188mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 18%
Iron 1.13mg 2.48mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.195mg 14%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.36mg 14%
Fats 1.26g 9.69g 13%
Calories 44kcal 266kcal 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Carbs 7.56g 33.33g 9%
Copper 0.02mg 0.105mg 9%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin A 7µg 69µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.4mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.08mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 123mg 172mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.