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Longan vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Longan and Horned melon

  • Longan has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 87% more than Horned melon.
  • Longan contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Longan contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, 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 Potassium +116.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +745%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +745%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +860%

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.
Longan
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Contains more Vitamin C +1484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
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% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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 C +1484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +100.3%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +1160%
Equal in Water - 88.97
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 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 +100.3%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +1160%
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.
Longan Horned melon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 7.56g Longan
Protein 1.31g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.1g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 15.14g 7.56g Longan
Calories 60kcal 44kcal Longan
Fiber 1.1g Longan
Calcium 1mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.13mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 10mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 21mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 266mg 123mg Longan
Sodium 0mg 2mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.169mg 0.02mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.039mg Longan
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 84mg 5.3mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.025mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.015mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Longan 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
27%
Longan
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.4)
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.