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Horned melon vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Smoked salmon different?

  • Horned melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily need of Sodium 29% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon is lower in Sodium.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains more Copper +1050%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +927%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Other +1155.8%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +927%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Other +1155.8%

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 Smoked salmon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 0g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 1.26g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 7.56g 0g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 13mg 11mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.85mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 123mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 2mg 672mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.31mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.017mg Horned melon
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 147IU 87IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.023mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 3µg 2µg Horned melon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 0.929g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Smoked salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.