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Taco vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and horned melon

  • Taco has more phosphorus, zinc, manganese, calcium, vitamin B3, and copper, while horned melon has more vitamin C.
  • Taco covers your daily need for phosphorus, 20% more than horned melon.
  • Taco contains 199 times more sodium than horned melon. While taco contains 397mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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 +584.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.13mg

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +397.8%
Contains more FatsFats +907.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.6%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%
Contains more WaterWater +56%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco 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 Taco Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Phosphorus 178mg 37mg 20%
Fats 12.7g 1.26g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 397mg 2mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 8.86g 1.78g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.48mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.039mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 44kcal 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.565mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.02mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 7.56g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 209mg 123mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.015mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 7µg 1%
Iron 1.19mg 1.13mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
22%
Taco
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.