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Horned melon vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Horned melon and Custard apple?

  • Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, yet Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Custard apple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% more.
  • Horned melon has 2 times more Magnesium than Custard apple. While Horned melon has 40mg of Magnesium, Custard apple has only 18mg.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types 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 Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%

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 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.8%
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% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.7
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.7

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 1.78g 1.7g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.6g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 44kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 13mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 1.13mg 0.71mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 21mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 2mg 4mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU 33IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.5mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.135mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Horned melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.