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Ice cream vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ice cream and horned melon?

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet horned melon is richer in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 17% higher.
  • Ice cream has 10 times more calcium than horned melon. Ice cream has 128mg of calcium, while horned melon has 13mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +1155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.5%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1585.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more FatsFats +773%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Horned melon
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 Ice cream Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.015mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 16%
Fats 11g 1.26g 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Iron 0.09mg 1.13mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 7µg 12%
Calcium 128mg 13mg 12%
Phosphorus 105mg 37mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.183mg 8%
Calories 207kcal 44kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 7%
Magnesium 14mg 40mg 6%
Carbs 23.6g 7.56g 5%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.3mg 5%
Protein 3.5g 1.78g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.565mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sodium 80mg 2mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 123mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.039mg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Copper 0.023mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Horned melon
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
18%
Ice cream
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.