Milk vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between milk and horned melon
- Milk has more vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, while horned melon has more iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Horned melon covers your daily need for iron, 14% more than milk.
- Milk contains 12 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While milk contains 0.185mg of vitamin B2, horned melon contains only 0.015mg.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 CalciumCalcium | +861.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +263.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3666.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
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 AVitamin A | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +507.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.5% |
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Water
~88.97g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.565mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 1.78g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 7.56g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.