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Shrimp vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Horned melon

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Copper is 40% more.
  • Shrimp contains 56 times more Sodium than Horned melon. Shrimp contains 111mg of Sodium, while Horned melon contains 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +1795%
Contains more Iron +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +1795%
Contains more Iron +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 40

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.
Shrimp
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1247.2%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +3680%
Contains more Water +19.7%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1247.2%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +3680%
Contains more Water +19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 23.98g 1.78g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 0.2g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 99kcal 44kcal Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 13mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 39mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 237mg 37mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 123mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.64mg 0.48mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Cholesterol 189mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 0.056g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.