Currant vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between currants and horned melon
- Currants have more vitamin C, copper, and manganese; however, horned melon is higher in magnesium.
- Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 40% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 5 times less copper than currants. Currants contain 0.107mg of copper, while horned melon contains 0.02mg.
- The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Currants, red, and white, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +435% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +376.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +673.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +465% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 5.3mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 275mg | 123mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.565mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 7.56g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.4g | 1.78g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
