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Horned melon vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horned melon and salami

  • The amount of manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 in salami is higher than in horned melon.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 76% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.9%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1685%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2407.7%

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%
Salami
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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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +971.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +628.6%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1955.6%
Contains more OtherOther +983.7%

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 Salami
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 Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 1740mg 76%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 57%
Saturated fat 9.316g 42%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.978mg 41%
Protein 1.78g 21.85g 40%
Fats 1.26g 25.9g 38%
Copper 0.02mg 0.357mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.053mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.459mg 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.367mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.357mg 26%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.93mg 22%
Phosphorus 37mg 191mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.201mg 20%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 17%
Calories 44kcal 336kcal 15%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 316mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Iron 1.13mg 1.56mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Carbs 7.56g 2.4g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 13mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.586g N/A
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Salami
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
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.