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Horned melon vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Horned melon and Sour cherry

  • The amount of Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin C in Horned melon is higher than in Sour cherry.
  • Horned melon contains 18 times more Vitamin C than Sour cherry. While Horned melon contains 5.3mg of Vitamin C, Sour cherry contains only 0.3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained.

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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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Potassium - 115
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% 24% 6% 7% 11% 1% 2% 0% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Potassium - 115

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 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
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% 1% 7% 15% 5% 3% 11% 0% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Equal in Water - 88.31
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Equal in Water - 88.31

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Sour cherry Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 9.25g Sour cherry
Protein 1.78g 0.69g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.21g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 10.45g Sour cherry
Calories 44kcal 42kcal Horned melon
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g Horned melon
Fiber 1.2g Sour cherry
Calcium 13mg 11mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.64mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 16mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 115mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 4mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.07mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.059mg Sour cherry
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.025mg
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.065mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.26mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.041mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.047mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Vitamin K 8.1µg Sour cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Sour cherry
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
5%
Sour cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
6%
Sour cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.