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Salami vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salami and horned melon

  • The amount of manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 in salami is higher than in horned melon.
  • Salami covers your daily sodium needs 76% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 25 times less manganese than salami. Salami has 0.978mg of manganese, while horned melon has 0.039mg.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salami, cooked, beef and pork 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.
Salami
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
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 +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.9%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1685%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2407.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Salami
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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
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 +1368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +971.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
3
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 +1127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1955.6%
Contains more OtherOther +983.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Horned melon DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 2mg 76%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 57%
Saturated fat 9.316g 42%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.039mg 41%
Protein 21.85g 1.78g 40%
Fats 25.9g 1.26g 38%
Copper 0.357mg 0.02mg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.565mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.063mg 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.025mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.015mg 26%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.48mg 22%
Phosphorus 191mg 37mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.183mg 20%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 17%
Calories 336kcal 44kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Potassium 316mg 123mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Iron 1.56mg 1.13mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Carbs 2.4g 7.56g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g N/A
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
57%
Salami
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.