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Horned melon vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Horned melon and Durian

  • Horned melon has more Iron, while Durian has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 3 times more Iron than Durian. While Horned melon contains 1.13mg of Iron, Durian contains only 0.43mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +162.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +935%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Durian
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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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1396%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +401.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +323%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.3%
Contains more OtherOther +160.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Durian Opinion
Calories 44kcal 147kcal Durian
Protein 1.78g 1.47g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 5.33g Durian
Vitamin C 5.3mg 19.7mg Durian
Net carbs 7.56g 23.29g Durian
Carbs 7.56g 27.09g Durian
Magnesium 40mg 30mg Horned melon
Calcium 13mg 6mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 436mg Durian
Iron 1.13mg 0.43mg Horned melon
Fiber 3.8g Durian
Copper 0.02mg 0.207mg Durian
Zinc 0.48mg 0.28mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 39mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 147IU 44IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Horned melon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.325mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.316mg Durian
Folate 3µg 36µg Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Durian
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
6%
Horned melon
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.