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Horned melon vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Horned melon and Watermelon?

  • Horned melon is richer than Watermelon in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Horned melon's daily need coverage for Iron is 11% more.
  • Horned melon has 5 times more Zinc than Watermelon. While Horned melon has 0.48mg of Zinc, Watermelon has only 0.1mg.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Watermelon, 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.
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +370.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +110%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +370.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +110%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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 B3 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
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% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Equal in Carbs - 7.55
Equal in Water - 91.45
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: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Equal in Carbs - 7.55
Equal in Water - 91.45

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 7.15g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 0.61g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.15g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 7.55g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 30kcal Horned melon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Horned melon
Fiber 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 13mg 7mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.24mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 11mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 112mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.1mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.038mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 147IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.178mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.045mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
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 - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.