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Roe vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roe and Horned melon different?

  • Roe is higher than Horned melon in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 72% more than Horned melon.
  • Roe contains 31 times more Folate than Horned melon. Roe contains 92µg of Folate, while Horned melon contains 3µg.

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used 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 Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1291.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +540%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1291.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +540%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%

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.
Roe
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 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 A +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1507.9%
Contains more Fats +553.2%
Contains more Other +504.7%
Contains more Carbs +293.8%
Contains more Water +51.7%
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +1507.9%
Contains more Fats +553.2%
Contains more Other +504.7%
Contains more Carbs +293.8%
Contains more Water +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 28.62g 1.78g Roe
Fats 8.23g 1.26g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 204kcal 44kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 13mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 515mg 37mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 123mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.28mg 0.48mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.02mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 147IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 7µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 5.3mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.025mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.015mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 0.565mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.183mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.063mg Roe
Folate 92µg 3µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1.866g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe 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
169%
Roe
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $98.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.