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Horned melon vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Horned melon and Jujube?

  • Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, yet Jujube is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Jujube's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 71% more.
  • Horned melon has 10 times more Zinc than Jujube. While Horned melon has 0.48mg of Zinc, Jujube has only 0.05mg.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Jujube, raw types 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 Iron +135.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +265%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%
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 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Iron +135.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +265%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%

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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Jujube
Contains more Vitamin A +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +1201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
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 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +1201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Other +18.6%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Other +18.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 20.23g Jujube
Protein 1.78g 1.2g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.2g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 20.23g Jujube
Calories 44kcal 79kcal Jujube
Calcium 13mg 21mg Jujube
Iron 1.13mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 23mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 250mg Jujube
Sodium 2mg 3mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.05mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.073mg Jujube
Manganese 0.039mg 0.084mg Jujube
Vitamin A 147IU 40IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.04mg Jujube
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.9mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.081mg Jujube
Folate 3µg Horned melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Jujube
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
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.