Horned melon vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Horned melon and Cucumber?
- Cucumber has less Iron, and Magnesium than Horned melon.
- Horned melon's daily need coverage for Iron is 11% higher.
- Horned melon has 3 times more Magnesium than Cucumber. Horned melon has 40mg of Magnesium, while Cucumber has 13mg.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+303.6%
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Magnesium
+207.7%
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Phosphorus
+54.2%
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Zinc
+140%
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Potassium
+19.5%
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Copper
+105%
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Manganese
+102.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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Iron
+303.6%
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Magnesium
+207.7%
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Phosphorus
+54.2%
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Zinc
+140%
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Potassium
+19.5%
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Copper
+105%
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Manganese
+102.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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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Vitamin A
+40%
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Vitamin C
+89.3%
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Vitamin B3
+476.5%
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Vitamin B6
+57.5%
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Vitamin B2
+120%
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Vitamin B5
+41.5%
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Folate
+133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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Vitamin A
+40%
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Vitamin C
+89.3%
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Vitamin B3
+476.5%
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Vitamin B6
+57.5%
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Vitamin B2
+120%
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Vitamin B5
+41.5%
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Folate
+133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+173.8%
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Fats
+1045.5%
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Carbs
+108.3%
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Other
+13.2%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
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Protein
+173.8%
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Fats
+1045.5%
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Carbs
+108.3%
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Other
+13.2%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 3.13g |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 0.65g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.11g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 3.63g |
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| Calories | 44kcal | 15kcal |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.87g |
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| Sugar | 1.67g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.28mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.041mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 105IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.