Horned melon vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horned melon and horchata different?
- Horned melon has more iron and magnesium than horchata.
- Daily need coverage for iron for horned melon is 14% higher.
- Horned melon contains 13 times more magnesium than horchata. While horned melon contains 40mg of magnesium, horchata contains only 3mg.
- Horchata has a lower glycemic index (31) than horned melon (48).
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +261.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +11200% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1102.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0.48 g
Fats:
0.71 g
Carbs:
11.52 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +77.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +126.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.4% |
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Water
~87.1g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 1.13mg | 0.01mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 3mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0mg | 4% |
Potassium | 123mg | 34mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 15mg | 3% |
Protein | 1.78g | 0.48g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.55g | 2% | |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.002mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Calories | 44kcal | 54kcal | 1% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
Carbs | 7.56g | 11.52g | 1% |
Fats | 1.26g | 0.71g | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 11.52g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.36g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.99g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?

Horchata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)