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Meatball vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and horned melon

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6 in meatball is higher than in horned melon.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for copper, 76% more than horned melon.
  • Meatball contains 275 times more sodium than horned melon. While meatball contains 550mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3430%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +829.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3652%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +1079.8%
Contains more FatsFats +614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +830.2%
Contains more WaterWater +53.4%
~equal in Carbs ~7.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Horned melon DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.02mg 76%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.025mg 76%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 344mg 37mg 44%
Protein 21g 1.78g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 31%
Sodium 550mg 2mg 24%
Folate 78µg 3µg 19%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.015mg 15%
Iron 2.16mg 1.13mg 13%
Fats 9g 1.26g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.565mg 12%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.48mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.063mg 11%
Calories 197kcal 44kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.425g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.183mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 40mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 5%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Potassium 180mg 123mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 7.56g N/A
Carbs 8g 7.56g 0%
Sugar 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
57%
Meatball
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.