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Horned melon vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Cockles different?

  • Cockles have more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 188% higher.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) 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.
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +1333.6%
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 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +1333.6%

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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +60.9%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Protein +658.4%
Contains more Other +434.9%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +60.9%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Protein +658.4%
Contains more Other +434.9%

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 Cockles
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 4.7g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 1.26g 0.7g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 4.7g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 79kcal Cockles
Calcium 13mg 30mg Cockles
Iron 1.13mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg Cockles
Zinc 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.01mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Cockles
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
6%
Horned melon
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.