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Vermicelli vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and horned melon

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, and iron; however, horned melon is higher in magnesium and vitamin C.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 211% more than horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 9 times less zinc than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 4.24mg of zinc, while horned melon contains 0.48mg.
  • The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 +323.1%
Contains more IronIron +60.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +9480%
Contains more ZincZinc +783.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +988.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1197.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1680%
Contains more FatsFats +1160%
Contains more WaterWater +647.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Horned melon DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.02mg 211%
Selenium 27µg 49%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.48mg 34%
Choline 177mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 7.56g 25%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Calories 331kcal 44kcal 14%
Iron 1.81mg 1.13mg 9%
Magnesium 2mg 40mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 123mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.565mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Protein 0.1g 1.78g 3%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.26g 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.