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Horned melon vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Horned melon and Pork

  • Horned melon has more Vitamin C, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 71% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Pork. While Horned melon contains 5.3mg of Vitamin C, Pork contains only 0.6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +564.9%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains more Zinc +397.9%
Contains more Copper +265%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +564.9%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains more Zinc +397.9%
Contains more Copper +265%

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.
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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +1434.8%
Contains more Fats +1004.8%
Contains more Other +107%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +1434.8%
Contains more Fats +1004.8%
Contains more Other +107%

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 Pork
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Pork Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 0g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 27.32g Pork
Fats 1.26g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 7.56g 0g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.13mg 0.87mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 28mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 123mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 2mg 62mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.02mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.039mg 0.009mg Horned melon
Selenium 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 147IU 7IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.6mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 3µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 5.23g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.23g)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.