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Durian vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Durian and Horned melon

  • Durian has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, and Folate, while Horned melon has more Iron.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Horned melon.
  • Durian contains 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Durian contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
Durian
4
:
4
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +733.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +162.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Equal in Sodium - 2
Durian
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Horned melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +733.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +162.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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.
Durian
Durian
8
:
1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Vitamin C +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1396%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +234.1%
Durian
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
Horned melon
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 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1396%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +234.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
Durian
3
:
2
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Fats +323%
Contains more Carbs +258.3%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Durian
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Horned melon
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 Fats +323%
Contains more Carbs +258.3%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 7.56g Durian
Protein 1.47g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 5.33g 1.26g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 7.56g Durian
Calories 147kcal 44kcal Durian
Fiber 3.8g Durian
Calcium 6mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.43mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 30mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 39mg 37mg Durian
Potassium 436mg 123mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.28mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.207mg 0.02mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg 0.039mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 19.7mg 5.3mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.025mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.015mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.565mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.183mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.063mg Durian
Folate 36µg 3µg Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
28%
Durian
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
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 glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.