Elderberry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Elderberry and Horned melon different?
- Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Horned melon is richer in Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 34% higher.
- Elderberry contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Horned melon. While Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, Horned melon contains only 0.063mg.
Elderberries, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+192.3%
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Iron
+41.6%
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Potassium
+127.6%
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Copper
+205%
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Magnesium
+700%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+336.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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Calcium
+192.3%
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Iron
+41.6%
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Potassium
+127.6%
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Copper
+205%
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Magnesium
+700%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+336.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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.
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Vitamin A
+308.2%
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Vitamin C
+579.2%
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Vitamin B1
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+265.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+13%
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Vitamin B5
+30.7%
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Vitamin A
+308.2%
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Vitamin C
+579.2%
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Vitamin B1
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+265.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+13%
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Vitamin B5
+30.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+143.4%
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Other
+48.8%
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Protein
+169.7%
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Fats
+152%
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Water
+11.5%
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
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0.64 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
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Carbs
+143.4%
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+48.8%
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Protein
+169.7%
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+152%
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Water
+11.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 7.56g |
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| Protein | 0.66g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 1.26g |
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| Carbs | 18.4g | 7.56g |
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| Calories | 73kcal | 44kcal |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 39mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 280mg | 123mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 600IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 30µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin C | 36mg | 5.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.06mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.247g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)