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Horned melon vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Horned melon and Chestnut

  • Chestnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Horned melon.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 50% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Copper +2260%
Contains more Manganese +2089.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Copper +2260%
Contains more Manganese +2089.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +267.2%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.38
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +267.2%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.38

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 Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 1.78g 2g Chestnut
Fats 1.26g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 7.56g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 44kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Calcium 13mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 1.13mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 40mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 37mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 123mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 2mg 27mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.25mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.039mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 147IU 17IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 3µg 38µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.