Penne vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and horned melon?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet horned melon is higher in vitamin C.
- Penne's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 12% more.
- Penne has 124 times more sodium than horned melon. While penne has 248mg of sodium, horned melon has only 2mg.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +584.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +217.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 37mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 10% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.78g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 44kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 1.26g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.56g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | 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
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13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.