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Pineapple vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple and Horned melon?

  • Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper, yet Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% more.
  • Pineapple has 24 times more Manganese than Horned melon. While Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, Horned melon has only 0.039mg.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Horned melon (Kiwano) 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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +2276.9%
Contains more Iron +289.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +2276.9%
Contains more Iron +289.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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 C +801.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
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 +801.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.5%
Contains more Protein +229.6%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Equal in Water - 88.97
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +73.5%
Contains more Protein +229.6%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +95.5%
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.
Pineapple Horned melon
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 Pineapple Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 7.56g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.12g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 13.12g 7.56g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 44kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Horned melon
Fiber 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 0.29mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 12mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 8mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 109mg 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.11mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.039mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 5.3mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.025mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.015mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.183mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.063mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
21%
Pineapple
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
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 - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.