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Ostrich vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ostrich and Horned melon?

  • Ostrich is richer than Horned melon in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 41% more.
  • Ostrich has 19 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Ostrich has 0.292mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon has only 0.015mg.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this article.

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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 Iron +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +910.4%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +105.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +910.4%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +105.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +828%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +828%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1500.6%
Contains more Fats +104%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Other - 0.43
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 Protein +1500.6%
Contains more Fats +104%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Other - 0.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 28.49g 1.78g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 1.26g Ostrich
Carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 145kcal 44kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 2.79mg 1.13mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 251mg 37mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 123mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 4.85mg 0.48mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.02mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.025mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.015mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.565mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.183mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.063mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 3µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.