Dates vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Dates and Horned melon different?
- Dates are richer in Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Horned melon is higher in Vitamin C.
- Dates covers your daily need of Copper 21% more than Horned melon.
- Dates contain 7 times more Manganese than Horned melon. Dates contain 0.262mg of Manganese, while Horned melon contains 0.039mg.
Dates, deglet noor and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +930% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +571.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1370% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +892.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +333.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 1.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 7.56g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 7.56g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g |
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| Fiber | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)