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Yogurt vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yogurt and horned melon?

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium, yet horned melon is higher in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 20% more.
  • Yogurt has 8 times more calcium than horned melon. While yogurt has 110mg of calcium, horned melon has only 13mg.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +746.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more IronIron +1514.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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.
Yogurt
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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 0% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +472.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110%
~equal in Water ~88.97g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Horned melon
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.015mg 20%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Protein 10.19g 1.78g 17%
Phosphorus 135mg 37mg 14%
Iron 0.07mg 1.13mg 13%
Calcium 110mg 13mg 10%
Magnesium 11mg 40mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.183mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.565mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.117g 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.039mg 1%
Calories 59kcal 44kcal 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 36mg 2mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Potassium 141mg 123mg 1%
Carbs 3.6g 7.56g 1%
Fats 0.39g 1.26g 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 3.24g N/A
Copper 0.017mg 0.02mg 0%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.