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Horned melon vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Horned melon and Apricot

  • Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Apricot is richer in Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Horned melon contains 4 times more Magnesium than Apricot. Horned melon contains 40mg of Magnesium, while Apricot contains 10mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Apricots, raw.

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +189.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +290%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.4%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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 18% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +770.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%
~equal in Water ~86.35g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Apricot Opinion
Calories 44kcal 48kcal Apricot
Protein 1.78g 1.4g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.39g Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 10mg Apricot
Net carbs 7.56g 9.12g Apricot
Carbs 7.56g 11.12g Apricot
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Potassium 123mg 259mg Apricot
Iron 1.13mg 0.39mg Horned melon
Sugar 9.24g Horned melon
Fiber 2g Apricot
Copper 0.02mg 0.078mg Apricot
Zinc 0.48mg 0.2mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 23mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apricot
Vitamin A 147IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A 7µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg Apricot
Manganese 0.039mg 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 0.1µg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.04mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.6mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.054mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 3.3µg Apricot
Folate 3µg 9µg Apricot
Choline 2.8mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g Apricot
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Apricot
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
6%
Horned melon
15%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
10%
Apricot

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 - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.