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Horned melon vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horned melon and Cherry

  • Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Cherry has more Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Cherry has 5 times less Zinc than Horned melon. Horned melon has 0.48mg of Zinc, while Cherry has 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cherries, sour, red, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +253.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
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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% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +772.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
~equal in Water ~86.13g
~equal in Other ~0.39g

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 Cherry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cherry Opinion
Calories 44kcal 50kcal Cherry
Protein 1.78g 1g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.3g Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 10mg Cherry
Net carbs 7.56g 10.58g Cherry
Carbs 7.56g 12.18g Cherry
Magnesium 40mg 9mg Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 16mg Cherry
Potassium 123mg 173mg Cherry
Iron 1.13mg 0.32mg Horned melon
Sugar 8.49g Horned melon
Fiber 1.6g Cherry
Copper 0.02mg 0.104mg Cherry
Zinc 0.48mg 0.1mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 15mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 3mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A 7µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg Cherry
Manganese 0.039mg 0.112mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.4mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.143mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.044mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Folate 3µg 8µg Cherry
Choline 6.1mg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Cherry
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
13%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
10%
Cherry

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 - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.