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Asian pear vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Asian pear and Horned melon

  • Horned melon is higher than Asian pear in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Horned melon's daily need coverage for Iron is 14% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pears, asian, 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 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 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 CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.4%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 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 +40.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256%
Contains more FatsFats +447.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
~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.
Asian pear Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Horned melon Opinion
Calories 42kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Protein 0.5g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.23g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Net carbs 7.05g 7.56g Horned melon
Carbs 10.65g 7.56g Asian pear
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 4mg 13mg Horned melon
Potassium 121mg 123mg Horned melon
Iron 0mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Sugar 7.05g Horned melon
Fiber 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.02mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 11mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 0mg 2mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg 0.039mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg Asian pear
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 3µg Asian pear
Choline 5.1mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.012g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear 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
4%
Asian pear
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
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 - 7.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.