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Horned melon vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horned melon and dulce de Leche?

  • Horned melon is richer in iron, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 30% higher.
  • Horned melon has 7 times more iron than dulce de Leche. Horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, while dulce de Leche has 0.17mg.
  • Horned melon contains less sodium.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Dulce de Leche 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +564.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1830.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.6%

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.
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% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +209.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.3%
Contains more FatsFats +483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +632.1%
Contains more OtherOther +307%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.405mg 30%
Calcium 13mg 251mg 24%
Phosphorus 37mg 193mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.534g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 7.56g 55.35g 16%
Calories 44kcal 315kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.835mg 13%
Iron 1.13mg 0.17mg 12%
Protein 1.78g 6.84g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Fats 1.26g 7.35g 9%
Potassium 123mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 74µg 7%
Sodium 2mg 129mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.016mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 22mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.79mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.002mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.21mg 2%
Copper 0.02mg 0.004mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Dulce de Leche
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
5%
Horned melon
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.