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Horned melon vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Horned melon and Heart of palm

  • Horned melon has more Magnesium, while Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily need of Copper 69% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon contains 4 times more Magnesium than Heart of palm. While Horned melon contains 40mg of Magnesium, Heart of palm contains only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +49.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +1368.3%
Contains more Zinc +677.1%
Contains more Copper +3120%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +49.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +1368.3%
Contains more Zinc +677.1%
Contains more Copper +3120%

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 A +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1185.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1185.7%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +238.8%
Contains more Other +362.8%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +238.8%
Contains more Other +362.8%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 1.78g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 1.26g 0.2g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 44kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g Horned melon
Fiber 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 13mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.13mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 123mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 2mg 14mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.02mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 147IU 68IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 3µg 24µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Heart of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.