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Horned melon vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Horned melon and Acerola

  • Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1858% more.
  • Horned melon contains 6 times more Iron than Acerola. Horned melon contains 1.13mg of Iron, while Acerola contains 0.2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw.

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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 Iron +465%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +31552.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +31552.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +345%
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Other +115%
Equal in Carbs - 7.69
Equal in Water - 91.41
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +345%
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Other +115%
Equal in Carbs - 7.69
Equal in Water - 91.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 6.59g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 0.4g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.3g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 7.69g Acerola
Calories 44kcal 32kcal Horned melon
Fiber 1.1g Acerola
Calcium 13mg 12mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.2mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 11mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 146mg Acerola
Sodium 2mg 7mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.1mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.086mg Acerola
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 147IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.4mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.009mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 14µg Acerola
Saturated Fat 0.068g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

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Horned melon Acerola
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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
6%
Horned melon
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.