Horned melon vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between horned melon and grapefruit
- Horned melon has more iron and magnesium, while grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Grapefruit covers your daily need for vitamin C, 29% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 14 times more iron than grapefruit. While horned melon contains 1.13mg of iron, grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.
- Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +488.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41% |
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Water
~88.06g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 31.2mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.14g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 10.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 123mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit 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.