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Horned melon vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horned melon and powdered milk

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin A in powdered milk is higher than in horned melon.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for phosphorus, 106% more than horned melon.
  • The amount of sodium in horned melon is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +140.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6915.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +981.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1997.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1032%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1141%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3502%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1378.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2019.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +408.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1314%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 37mg 776mg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.205mg 92%
Calcium 13mg 912mg 90%
Saturated fat 16.742g 76%
Protein 1.78g 26.32g 49%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 2.271mg 42%
Fats 1.26g 26.71g 39%
Potassium 123mg 1330mg 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Vitamin A 7µg 258µg 28%
Zinc 0.48mg 3.34mg 26%
Calories 44kcal 496kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.283mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.302mg 18%
Sodium 2mg 371mg 16%
Magnesium 40mg 85mg 11%
Carbs 7.56g 38.42g 10%
Folate 3µg 37µg 9%
Iron 1.13mg 0.47mg 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8.6mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.646mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Manganese 0.039mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.