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Italian sausage raw vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between italian sausage raw and horned melon?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B5, yet horned melon is higher in magnesium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Italian sausage raw has 366 times more sodium than horned melon. While italian sausage raw has 731mg of sodium, horned melon has only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.13mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +2172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +165%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +700.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2386.5%
Contains more OtherOther +525.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1063.1%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 51%
Fats 31.33g 1.26g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.025mg 45%
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 36%
Sodium 731mg 2mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 27%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Protein 14.25g 1.78g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.063mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.565mg 17%
Calories 346kcal 44kcal 15%
Phosphorus 142mg 37mg 15%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.48mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.015mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.183mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.02mg 7%
Magnesium 14mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 5.3mg 4%
Potassium 253mg 123mg 4%
Carbs 0.65g 7.56g 2%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Iron 1.18mg 1.13mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 7.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.