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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, Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1850%
Contains more Calcium +1830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1850%
Contains more Calcium +1830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%

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 C +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +209.9%
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +632.1%
Contains more Other +307%
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 Water +209.9%
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +632.1%
Contains more Other +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 1.78g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 1.26g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 7.56g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 44kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.13mg 0.17mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 22mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 123mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 2mg 129mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.02mg 0.004mg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.002mg Horned melon
Selenium 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 147IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.6mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.21mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.016mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 4.534g Horned melon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.