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Melon vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melon and Horned melon

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 18% higher.
  • Horned melon has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Horned melon has 0.063mg.

Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, 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 +48%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%

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.
Melon
8
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Contains more Vitamin C +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
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 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +1160%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Water - 88.97
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 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 Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +1160%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
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.
Melon 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 Melon Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 1.11g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.1g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 6.58g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 28kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Sugar 5.69g Horned melon
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.34mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 5mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 182mg 123mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 5.3mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.063mg Melon
Folate 8µg 3µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon 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
12%
Melon
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.