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Pizza vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and horned melon

  • The amount of vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper in pizza is higher than in horned melon.
  • Pizza covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 30% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 299 times less sodium than pizza. Pizza has 598mg of sodium, while horned melon has 2mg.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +483.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Pizza
10
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +278.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +539.9%
Contains more FatsFats +669%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.9%
Contains more OtherOther +462.8%
Contains more WaterWater +106.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Horned melon DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.025mg 30%
Phosphorus 216mg 37mg 26%
Sodium 598mg 2mg 26%
Folate 93µg 3µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.565mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.465g 20%
Protein 11.39g 1.78g 19%
Calcium 188mg 13mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 18%
Iron 2.48mg 1.13mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.015mg 14%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.039mg 14%
Fats 9.69g 1.26g 13%
Calories 266kcal 44kcal 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Carbs 33.33g 7.56g 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.02mg 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.48mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 7µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 40mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5.3mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.063mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 172mg 123mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.