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Cranberry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry and Horned melon different?

  • Cranberry is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Horned melon is 11% higher.
  • Cranberry contains 7 times more Manganese than Horned melon. While Cranberry contains 0.267mg of Manganese, Horned melon contains only 0.039mg.

Cranberries, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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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Contains more Vitamin C +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.3%
Contains more Protein +287%
Contains more Fats +869.2%
Contains more Other +258.3%
Equal in Water - 88.97
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 Carbs +58.3%
Contains more Protein +287%
Contains more Fats +869.2%
Contains more Other +258.3%
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.
Cranberry Horned melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 7.56g Cranberry
Protein 0.46g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.13g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 11.97g 7.56g Cranberry
Calories 46kcal 44kcal Cranberry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Horned melon
Fiber 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.23mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 6mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 11mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 80mg 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.09mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.056mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.039mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg Cranberry
Vitamin A 63IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 5.3mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.015mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.183mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 1µg 3µg Horned melon
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Cranberry
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.