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Lamb vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb and horned melon

  • Lamb has more vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B1, and potassium, while horned melon has more vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 38% more than horned melon.
  • Lamb contains 17 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While lamb contains 0.25mg of vitamin B2, horned melon contains only 0.015mg.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more IronIron +66.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +495%
Contains more ZincZinc +829.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.3%

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.
Lamb
11
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1078.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +1277.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1561.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 1.78g 45%
Saturated fat 8.83g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.565mg 38%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.48mg 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 1.26g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Phosphorus 188mg 37mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.015mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Calories 294kcal 44kcal 13%
Copper 0.119mg 0.02mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.183mg 10%
Iron 1.88mg 1.13mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.025mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Potassium 310mg 123mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Folate 18µg 3µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 40mg 4%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 17mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.