Horned melon vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horned melon and avocadoes different?
- Horned melon is richer in iron, while avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, folate, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
- Avocadoes cover your daily need for vitamin B5, 24% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 2 times more iron than avocadoes. Horned melon contains 1.13mg of iron, while avocadoes contain 0.55mg.
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types were used in this article.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +105.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +294.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +850% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +88.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +659% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2600% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 24% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 1.389mg | 24% |
Fats | 1.26g | 14.66g | 21% |
Folate | 3µg | 81µg | 20% |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 12% | |
Potassium | 123mg | 485mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.126g | 10% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.13mg | 0.55mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.738mg | 7% |
Calories | 44kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 10mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 29mg | 3% |
Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 52mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.78g | 2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 1.83g | N/A |
Carbs | 7.56g | 8.53g | 0% |
Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1063.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +267.4% |