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Dried fruit vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dried fruit and horned melon

  • The amount of copper, potassium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 in dried fruit is higher than in horned melon.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than horned melon.
  • Dried fruit contains 26 times more vitamin A than horned melon. While dried fruit contains 180µg of vitamin A, horned melon contains only 7µg.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
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 CalciumCalcium +323.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.7%
Contains more IronIron +135.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1615%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
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% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 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 ProteinProtein +90.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +728.6%
Contains more OtherOther +497.7%
Contains more FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more WaterWater +188%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dried fruit Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Horned melon DV% diff.
Copper 0.343mg 0.02mg 36%
Potassium 1162mg 123mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Iron 2.66mg 1.13mg 19%
Vitamin A 180µg 7µg 19%
Carbs 62.64g 7.56g 18%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 0.565mg 13%
Calories 241kcal 44kcal 10%
Manganese 0.235mg 0.039mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.183mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.063mg 6%
Phosphorus 71mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 5.3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.015mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 13mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Protein 3.39g 1.78g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 40mg 2%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg 1%
Fats 0.51g 1.26g 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.48mg 1%
Net carbs 55.34g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Sodium 10mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried fruit 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
24%
Dried fruit
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
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 - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.