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Horned melon vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Horned melon and Pound cake

  • Horned melon is higher in Magnesium, and Vitamin C, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 18% higher.
  • Horned melon has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 Magnesium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Folate +1300%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Folate +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +243.9%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +1007.9%
Contains more Carbs +609.5%
Contains more Other +255.8%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +243.9%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +1007.9%
Contains more Carbs +609.5%
Contains more Other +255.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 1.78g 5g Pound cake
Fats 1.26g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 7.56g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 44kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Horned melon
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 13mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.13mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 123mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 2mg 377mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.43mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.039mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 147IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.036mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 4.811g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.