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Horned melon vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Tuna salad different?

  • Horned melon is higher in Magnesium, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna salad is 38% higher.
  • Horned melon contains 2 times more Magnesium than Tuna salad. While Horned melon contains 40mg of Magnesium, Tuna salad contains only 19mg.
  • Horned melon has less Sodium.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fish, tuna salad 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.
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +625%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +625%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1085.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
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% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1085.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.9%
Contains more Protein +801.1%
Contains more Fats +634.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +395.3%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +40.9%
Contains more Protein +801.1%
Contains more Fats +634.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +395.3%

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 Tuna salad
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 Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 1.78g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 1.26g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 7.56g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 44kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 13mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 1.13mg 1mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 123mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 2mg 402mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.02mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.039mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 147IU 97IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.2mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 3µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1.544g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.