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Horned melon vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Horned melon and Naranjilla

  • Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, however, Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Horned melon has 5 times more Zinc than Naranjilla. While Horned melon has 0.48mg of Zinc, Naranjilla has only 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened.

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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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Potassium +62.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Potassium +62.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%

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 C +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Equal in Folate - 3
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +304.5%
Contains more Fats +472.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +304.5%
Contains more Fats +472.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 4.8g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 0.44g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.22g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 5.9g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 25kcal Horned melon
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.74g Horned melon
Fiber 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 13mg 8mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.35mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 11mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 12mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 2mg 4mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.1mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.028mg Naranjilla
Manganese 0.039mg 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 147IU 568IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 28µg Naranjilla
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 5.3mg 3.2mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Naranjilla
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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)
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.

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.