Horned melon vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horned melon and whey
- Horned melon has more iron, magnesium, and vitamin C; however, whey is higher in vitamin B2.
- Horned melon covers your daily iron needs 13% more than whey.
- Whey contains 53 times less vitamin C than horned melon. Horned melon contains 5.3mg of vitamin C, while whey contains 0.1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1783.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +663.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +953.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
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Water
~93.12g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.158mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.383mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.001mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1% | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 5.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.