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Kumquat vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kumquat and Horned melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Kumquat is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Kumquat. Kumquat has 0.09mg of Vitamin B2, while Horned melon has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 +376.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +182.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +376.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +182.4%

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.
Kumquat
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 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 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +46.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
Equal in Water - 88.97
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +46.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
Equal in Water - 88.97

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Horned melon
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 7.56g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 1.78g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 15.9g 7.56g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 44kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Horned melon
Fiber 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 13mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 19mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 186mg 123mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.095mg 0.02mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.039mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 290IU 147IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 7µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 5.3mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.015mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.183mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 17µg 3µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Horned melon
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
20%
Kumquat
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.