Watermelon vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Watermelon and Horned melon?
- Horned melon is richer than Watermelon in Iron, and Magnesium.
- Horned melon's daily need coverage for Iron is 11% more.
We used Watermelon, raw 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.
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Sodium
-50%
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Copper
+110%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+370.8%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+236.4%
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Zinc
+380%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Manganese - 0.039
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Sodium
-50%
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Copper
+110%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+370.8%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+236.4%
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Zinc
+380%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Manganese - 0.039
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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Vitamin A
+287.1%
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Vitamin C
+52.8%
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Vitamin B1
+32%
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Vitamin B2
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
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Vitamin B3
+217.4%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
Equal in Folate - 3
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Vitamin A
+287.1%
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Vitamin C
+52.8%
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Vitamin B1
+32%
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Vitamin B2
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
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Vitamin B3
+217.4%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
Equal in Folate - 3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+191.8%
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Fats
+740%
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+79.2%
Equal in Carbs - 7.56
Equal in Water - 88.97
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
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Protein
+191.8%
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Fats
+740%
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+79.2%
Equal in Carbs - 7.56
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.15g | 7.56g |
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| Protein | 0.61g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 1.26g |
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| Carbs | 7.55g | 7.56g |
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| Calories | 30kcal | 44kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.36g |
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| Sugar | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 123mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 569IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 5.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.006mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
9%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals