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Horned melon vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Dates different?

  • Horned melon is richer in Vitamin C, while Dates are higher in Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dates covers your daily need of Copper 21% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Dates . Horned melon contains 5.3mg of Vitamin C, while Dates contain 0.4mg.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Dates, deglet noor 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 Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Manganese +571.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.02
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Manganese +571.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.02
Equal in Magnesium - 43
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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Dates
Contains more Vitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Water +333.4%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +892.5%
Contains more Other +272.1%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Water +333.4%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +892.5%
Contains more Other +272.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Dates Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 67.03g Dates
Protein 1.78g 2.45g Dates
Fats 1.26g 0.39g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 75.03g Dates
Calories 44kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Horned melon
Fiber 8g Dates
Calcium 13mg 39mg Dates
Iron 1.13mg 1.02mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 37mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 123mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.48mg 0.29mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.039mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 147IU 10IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.4mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 3µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
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 - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.