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Cranberry sauce vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cranberry sauce and horned melon

  • Horned melon has more magnesium and iron than cranberry sauce.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened 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 1.4% 0.9% 2.5% 15% 8.7% 0.82% 1.7% 0.65% 9.5% 2.2%
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 +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.3%
Contains more IronIron +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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 3.3% 2% 19% 0% 3.8% 4.8% 1.9% 0% 3.2% 0% 3.5% 0.75% 2.1%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 58%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 40.4 g
Water: 58.45 g
Other: 0.1 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 +434.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.8%
Contains more FatsFats +740%
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +330%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry sauce 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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry sauce Horned melon Opinion
Calories 159kcal 44kcal Cranberry sauce
Protein 0.9g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.15g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 1mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Net carbs 39.3g 7.56g Cranberry sauce
Carbs 40.4g 7.56g Cranberry sauce
Magnesium 2mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 3mg 13mg Horned melon
Potassium 28mg 123mg Horned melon
Iron 0.41mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Sugar 31.75g Horned melon
Fiber 1.1g Cranberry sauce
Copper 0.026mg 0.02mg Cranberry sauce
Zinc 0.03mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 4mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 5mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 33IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.93mg Cranberry sauce
Manganese 0.073mg 0.039mg Cranberry sauce
Selenium 0.4µg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.015mg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 1.4µg Cranberry sauce
Folate 1µg 3µg Horned melon
Choline 3.8mg Cranberry sauce
Saturated Fat 0.007g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Cranberry sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cranberry sauce
Fructose 9.75g Cranberry sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry sauce 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
3%
Cranberry sauce
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Cranberry sauce
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 - 31.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
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. Cranberry sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173961/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.

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