Horned melon vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between Horned melon and Acerola
- Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1858% more.
- Horned melon contains 6 times more Iron than Acerola. Horned melon contains 1.13mg of Iron, while Acerola contains 0.2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31552.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +421.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.69g
~equal in
Water
~91.41g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 44kcal | 32kcal |
|
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.4g |
|
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.3g |
|
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 1677.6mg |
|
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 6.59g |
|
| Carbs | 7.56g | 7.69g |
|
| Magnesium | 40mg | 18mg |
|
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg |
|
| Potassium | 123mg | 146mg |
|
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.2mg |
|
| Fiber | 1.1g |
|
|
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.086mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.1mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 11mg |
|
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 767IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 38µg |
|
| Manganese | 0.039mg |
|
|
| Selenium | 0.6µg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.06mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.4mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.309mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.009mg |
|
| Folate | 3µg | 14µg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.068g |
|
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g |
|
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
6%
438%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.