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Limburger vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Limburger and horned melon

  • Limburger has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, zinc, and folate; however, horned melon is higher in iron and vitamin C.
  • Limburger covers your daily phosphorus needs 51% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 400 times less sodium than Limburger. Limburger contains 800mg of sodium, while horned melon contains 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, limburger 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
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 +3723.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +962.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +769.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Copper ~0.02mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.039mg

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 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 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 +1026.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2062.7%
Contains more OtherOther +781.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1442.9%
Contains more WaterWater +83.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Limburger 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 Limburger Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 76%
Phosphorus 393mg 37mg 51%
Calcium 497mg 13mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Fats 27.25g 1.26g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.015mg 38%
Protein 20.05g 1.78g 37%
Vitamin A 340µg 7µg 37%
Sodium 800mg 2mg 35%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.183mg 20%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.48mg 15%
Folate 58µg 3µg 14%
Calories 327kcal 44kcal 14%
Iron 0.13mg 1.13mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.025mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 0.565mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 0.49g 7.56g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 0.49g 7.56g N/A
Potassium 128mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Copper 0.021mg 0.02mg 0%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.039mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Limburger 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
42%
Limburger
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.