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Apricot vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between apricots and horned melon

  • Apricots have more vitamin A, copper, and vitamin C; however, horned melon is richer in iron and magnesium.
  • Apricots contain 4 times more copper than horned melon. Apricots contain 0.078mg of copper, while horned melon contains 0.02mg.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apricots, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +290%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +189.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.565mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +223.1%
~equal in Water ~88.97g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin A 96µg 7µg 10%
Iron 0.39mg 1.13mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Magnesium 10mg 40mg 7%
Copper 0.078mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 5.3mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 123mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.48mg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.039mg 2%
Phosphorus 23mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.183mg 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Carbs 11.12g 7.56g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 1%
Fats 0.39g 1.26g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.063mg 1%
Protein 1.4g 1.78g 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Calories 48kcal 44kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.12g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 13mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.565mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Apricot
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.