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Goji berries vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Goji berries and Horned melon

  • Goji berries are higher than Horned melon in Iron, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Goji berries' daily need coverage for Iron is 71% higher.
  • Goji berries have 149 times more Sodium than Horned melon. While Goji berries have 298mg of Sodium, Horned melon has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Goji berries, dried 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.
Contains more Calcium +1361.5%
Contains more Iron +501.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1361.5%
Contains more Iron +501.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +18146.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +813.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1610% 0% 0% 162% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +18146.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +813.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +701.1%
Contains more Carbs +919.3%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Water +1086.3%
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 +701.1%
Contains more Carbs +919.3%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Water +1086.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goji berries Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 64.06g 7.56g Goji berries
Protein 14.26g 1.78g Goji berries
Fats 0.39g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 77.06g 7.56g Goji berries
Calories 349kcal 44kcal Goji berries
Sugar 45.61g Horned melon
Fiber 13g Goji berries
Calcium 190mg 13mg Goji berries
Iron 6.8mg 1.13mg Goji berries
Magnesium 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 298mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 26822IU 147IU Goji berries
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 48.4mg 5.3mg Goji berries
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Threonine 0.358mg Goji berries
Isoleucine 0.261mg Goji berries
Leucine 0.456mg Goji berries
Lysine 0.233mg Goji berries
Methionine 0.087mg Goji berries
Phenylalanine 0.271mg Goji berries
Valine 0.316mg Goji berries
Histidine 0.157mg Goji berries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goji berries 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
148%
Goji berries
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Goji berries
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goji berries
Goji berries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Goji berries
Goji berries is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Goji berries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/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.