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Horned melon vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horned melon and short ribs different?

  • Horned melon is higher in magnesium and vitamin C; however, short ribs are richer in zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for short ribs is 40% higher.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties 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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.1%
Contains more IronIron +104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +395%
Contains more ZincZinc +916.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.8%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +149.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3231.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 81%
Fats 1.26g 41.98g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 47%
Protein 1.78g 21.57g 40%
Zinc 0.48mg 4.88mg 40%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Calories 44kcal 471kcal 21%
Phosphorus 37mg 162mg 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Iron 1.13mg 2.31mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.452mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.15mg 10%
Copper 0.02mg 0.099mg 9%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Potassium 123mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.252mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.