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Horned melon vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and rib eye steak different?

  • Horned melon is richer in vitamin C, while rib eye steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for zinc, 49% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index (48) than rib eye steak (0).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used in this article.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.1%

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%
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 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1230.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1631%

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 Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 54%
Zinc 0.48mg 5.91mg 49%
Saturated fat 9.684g 44%
Protein 1.78g 23.69g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.477mg 32%
Fats 1.26g 21.81g 32%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.908mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.287mg 21%
Phosphorus 37mg 152mg 16%
Iron 1.13mg 2.24mg 14%
Calories 44kcal 291kcal 12%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Copper 0.02mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.536mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 260mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.071mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 22mg 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.08mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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 - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.