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Horned melon vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horned melon and Squid

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Squid is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 132% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +859.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1467.6%
Contains more Potassium +417.9%
Contains more Zinc +620.8%
Contains more Copper +4890%
Contains more Manganese +435.9%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +859.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1467.6%
Contains more Potassium +417.9%
Contains more Zinc +620.8%
Contains more Copper +4890%
Contains more Manganese +435.9%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +361%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Protein +1724.7%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +681.4%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +361%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Protein +1724.7%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +681.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Squid Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 1.64g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.26g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 7.56g 1.64g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 13mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.13mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 40mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 37mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 123mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 2mg 744mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.02mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.039mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 147IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.017mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 3µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 0.236g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.