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Jerky vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and horned melon

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 in jerky is higher than in horned melon.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 90% more than horned melon.
  • Jerky contains 45 times more folate than horned melon. While jerky contains 134µg of folate, horned melon contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in horned melon is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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.
Jerky
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +379.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1035%
Contains more ZincZinc +1589.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Jerky
10
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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +1765.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1931.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1490.7%
Contains more WaterWater +280.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Horned melon DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 2mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.48mg 69%
Protein 33.2g 1.78g 63%
Iron 5.42mg 1.13mg 54%
Phosphorus 407mg 37mg 53%
Saturated fat 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 1.26g 37%
Folate 134µg 3µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.227mg 0.02mg 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Calories 410kcal 44kcal 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 123mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.025mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.015mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.063mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.565mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.039mg 3%
Magnesium 51mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 11g 7.56g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.183mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.