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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
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% |