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Naranjilla vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Naranjilla and Horned melon

  • Naranjilla is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Naranjilla has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Horned melon. While Naranjilla has 1.45mg of Vitamin B3, Horned melon has only 0.565mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 +62.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Potassium +62.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +380%

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 A +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
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 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +304.5%
Contains more Fats +472.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Water - 88.97
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 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 +304.5%
Contains more Fats +472.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +10.3%
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.
Naranjilla Horned melon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naranjilla Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 4.8g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 0.44g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.22g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 5.9g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 25kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.74g Horned melon
Fiber 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 8mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.35mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 12mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 200mg 123mg Naranjilla
Sodium 4mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.028mg 0.02mg Naranjilla
Manganese 0.067mg 0.039mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 568IU 147IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 7µg Naranjilla
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.025mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 1.45mg 0.565mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.22mg 0.183mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.063mg Naranjilla
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Naranjilla 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
15%
Naranjilla
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Naranjilla
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.