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Horned melon vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horned melon and soft serve?

  • Horned melon is higher in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C, yet soft serve is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Soft serve's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 13% more.
  • Horned melon has 7 times more vitamin C than soft serve. While horned melon has 5.3mg of vitamin C, soft serve has only 0.8mg.
  • The glycemic index of horned melon is lower.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate types 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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +438.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +907.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +931.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%

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 Soft serve
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Soft serve DV% diff.
Saturated fat 7.46g 34%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 21%
Fats 1.26g 13g 18%
Vitamin A 7µg 162µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.182mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 131mg 12%
Iron 1.13mg 0.21mg 12%
Phosphorus 37mg 116mg 11%
Calories 44kcal 222kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.49g 9%
Magnesium 40mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.506mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Protein 1.78g 4.1g 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Carbs 7.56g 22.2g 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin D 29IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.095mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 61mg 3%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.049mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 177mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.048mg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.005mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 21.5g N/A
Sugar 21.16g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.52mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0%
Valine 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.