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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, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, 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 17 times more Vitamin A RAE than Horned melon. Ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Horned melon has 7µg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Iron +1155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Iron +1155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +773%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +45.9%
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 Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +773%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 7.56g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 1.78g Ice cream
Fats 11g 1.26g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 7.56g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 44kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Horned melon
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 13mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 105mg 37mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 123mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.69mg 0.48mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 147IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 7µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.025mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.015mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.183mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 5µg 3µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 6.79g Horned melon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Horned melon
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
17%
Ice cream
6%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
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.