Currant vs Horned melon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Currant and Horned melon
- Currant has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Manganese, however Horned melon is higher in Magnesium.
- Currant covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 5 times less Copper than Currant. Currant contains 0.107mg of Copper, while Horned melon contains 0.02mg.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+153.8%
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Phosphorus
+18.9%
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Potassium
+123.6%
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Sodium
-50%
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Copper
+435%
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Iron
+13%
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Magnesium
+207.7%
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Zinc
+108.7%
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+153.8%
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Phosphorus
+18.9%
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Potassium
+123.6%
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-50%
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Copper
+435%
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Iron
+13%
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Magnesium
+207.7%
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Zinc
+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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+673.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin A
+250%
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Vitamin B3
+465%
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Vitamin B5
+185.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
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Vitamin C
+673.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin A
+250%
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Vitamin B3
+465%
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Vitamin B5
+185.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.5g | 7.56g |
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Protein | 1.4g | 1.78g |
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Fats | 0.2g | 1.26g |
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Carbs | 13.8g | 7.56g |
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Calories | 56kcal | 44kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 3.53g | g |
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Sugar | 7.37g | g |
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Fiber | 4.3g | g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 13mg |
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Iron | 1mg | 1.13mg |
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Magnesium | 13mg | 40mg |
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Phosphorus | 44mg | 37mg |
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Potassium | 275mg | 123mg |
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Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.48mg |
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Copper | 0.107mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin A | 42IU | 147IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 41mg | 5.3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.565mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.183mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.063mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | µg |
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Vitamin K | 11µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | mg | |
Threonine | mg | mg | |
Isoleucine | mg | mg | |
Leucine | mg | mg | |
Lysine | mg | mg | |
Methionine | mg | mg | |
Phenylalanine | mg | mg | |
Valine | mg | mg | |
Histidine | mg | mg | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | mg |
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Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.017g | g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
18

6

Mineral Summary Score
18

15

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
8%

11%

Carbohydrates
14%

8%

Fats
1%

6%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Currant 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.