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Wafer vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Horned melon different?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Horned melon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 49% more than Horned melon.
  • Wafer contains 290 times more Sodium than Horned melon. Wafer contains 580mg of Sodium, while Horned melon contains 2mg.

Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 +138.5%
Contains more Iron +254.9%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +2215%
Contains more Manganese +1684.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Iron +254.9%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +2215%
Contains more Manganese +1684.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Wafer
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +712%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 B1 +712%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.8%
Contains more Fats +1027%
Contains more Carbs +861.6%
Contains more Other +365.1%
Contains more Water +1877.1%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +270.8%
Contains more Fats +1027%
Contains more Carbs +861.6%
Contains more Other +365.1%
Contains more Water +1877.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 7.56g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 1.78g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 1.26g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 7.56g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 44kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Horned melon
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 13mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.13mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 40mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 37mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 123mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.09mg 0.48mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.02mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.039mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.025mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.015mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.565mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.183mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 47µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 4.241g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.