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Cherry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cherry and Horned melon

  • Cherry has more Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, however, Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Horned melon has 9 times less Vitamin A than Cherry. Cherry has 64µg of Vitamin A, while Horned melon has 7µg.

Food types used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +253.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Cherry
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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% 77% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 CVitamin C +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +772.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 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 CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~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.
Cherry Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cherry Horned melon Opinion
Calories 50kcal 44kcal Cherry
Protein 1g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.3g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 10mg 5.3mg Cherry
Net carbs 10.58g 7.56g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 7.56g Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 16mg 13mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 123mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Sugar 8.49g Horned melon
Fiber 1.6g Cherry
Copper 0.104mg 0.02mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 15mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 3mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 1283IU 147IU Cherry
Vitamin A 64µg 7µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.039mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.025mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Folate 8µg 3µg Cherry
Choline 6.1mg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
13%
Cherry
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
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 - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.