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Guava vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Guava and Horned melon

  • Guava has more Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron.
  • Guava covers your daily Vitamin C needs 248% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 16 times less Folate than Guava. Guava has 49µg of Folate, while Horned melon has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw 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 +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Iron +334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Iron +334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Guava
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Contains more Vitamin A +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
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 +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Contains more Other +220.9%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Contains more Water +10.1%
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 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 +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Contains more Other +220.9%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Contains more Water +10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 7.56g Guava
Protein 2.55g 1.78g Guava
Fats 0.95g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 14.32g 7.56g Guava
Calories 68kcal 44kcal Guava
Sugar 8.92g Horned melon
Fiber 5.4g Guava
Calcium 18mg 13mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 22mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 40mg 37mg Guava
Potassium 417mg 123mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.23mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.23mg 0.02mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.039mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 147IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 7µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 5.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.025mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.565mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.183mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.063mg Guava
Folate 49µg 3µg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava 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
80%
Guava
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
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 - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.