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Horned melon vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horned melon and skipjack tuna

  • Skipjack tuna is higher than horned melon in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 114% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1457.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1484.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1811.6%
~equal in Fats ~1.29g

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 Skipjack tuna
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 18.756mg 114%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.981mg 71%
Protein 1.78g 28.21g 53%
Phosphorus 37mg 285mg 35%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Potassium 123mg 522mg 12%
Copper 0.02mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.122mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.485mg 6%
Iron 1.13mg 1.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1mg 5%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.05mg 5%
Calories 44kcal 132kcal 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 47mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 37mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.019mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 18µg 1%
Magnesium 40mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.038mg 1%
Fats 1.26g 1.29g 0%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.