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Goji berry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between goji berries and horned melon

  • Goji berries are higher than horned melon in iron, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Goji berries' daily need coverage for iron is 71% higher.
  • Goji berries have 149 times more sodium than horned melon. While goji berries have 298mg of sodium, horned melon has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Goji berries, dried 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 0% 57% 0% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
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 +1361.5%
Contains more IronIron +501.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 161% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +813.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 +701.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +919.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%
Contains more FatsFats +223.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1086.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goji berry Horned melon DV% diff.
Iron 6.8mg 1.13mg 71%
Fiber 13g 52%
Vitamin C 48.4mg 5.3mg 48%
Protein 14.26g 1.78g 25%
Carbs 77.06g 7.56g 23%
Calcium 190mg 13mg 18%
Calories 349kcal 44kcal 15%
Sodium 298mg 2mg 13%
Magnesium 40mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 5%
Phosphorus 37mg 5%
Potassium 123mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Copper 0.02mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1%
Fats 0.39g 1.26g 1%
Net carbs 64.06g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 45.61g N/A
Threonine 0.358mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.456mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.271mg 0%
Valine 0.316mg 0%
Histidine 0.157mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goji berry 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
12%
Goji berry
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Goji berry
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 - 45.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goji berry
Goji berry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Goji berry
Goji berry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Goji berry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/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.