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Pork chop vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and horned melon

  • Pork chop is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and potassium; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 46% higher.
  • Pork chop has 21 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While pork chop has 0.313mg of vitamin B2, horned melon has only 0.015mg.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +551.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1303%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +1232.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1038.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork chop 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 Pork chop Horned melon DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 0.565mg 46%
Protein 23.72g 1.78g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.025mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.063mg 33%
Phosphorus 241mg 37mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Zinc 3.15mg 0.48mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.015mg 23%
Fats 14.35g 1.26g 20%
Saturated fat 4.339g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.183mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Calories 231kcal 44kcal 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Potassium 315mg 123mg 6%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 40mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Sodium 74mg 2mg 3%
Iron 0.87mg 1.13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
51%
Pork chop
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.