Horned melon vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Horned melon and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, yet Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% more.
- Horned melon has 6 times more Iron than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Horned melon has 1.13mg of Iron, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has only 0.2mg.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types 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.
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Iron
+465%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+236.4%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Iron
+465%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+236.4%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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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Vitamin B3
+88.3%
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Vitamin A
+920.4%
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Vitamin C
+396.2%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+88.3%
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Vitamin A
+920.4%
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Vitamin C
+396.2%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+122.5%
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Fats
+215%
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+16.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.49
Equal in Water - 90.81
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
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0.5 g
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Protein
+122.5%
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Fats
+215%
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+16.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.49
Equal in Water - 90.81
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 44kcal | 33kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.