Horned melon vs Mandarin orange - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Horned melon and Mandarin orange different?
- Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, however Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 24% higher.
- Horned melon contains 8 times more Iron than Mandarin orange. While Horned melon contains 1.13mg of Iron, Mandarin orange contains only 0.15mg.
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+653.3%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+85%
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Zinc
+585.7%
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Calcium
+184.6%
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Potassium
+35%
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Copper
+110%
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Iron
+653.3%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+85%
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Zinc
+585.7%
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Calcium
+184.6%
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Potassium
+35%
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Copper
+110%
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Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+50.3%
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Vitamin A
+363.3%
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Vitamin C
+403.8%
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Vitamin B1
+132%
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Vitamin B2
+140%
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+23.8%
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Folate
+433.3%
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Vitamin B3
+50.3%
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Vitamin A
+363.3%
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Vitamin C
+403.8%
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Vitamin B1
+132%
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Vitamin B2
+140%
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+23.8%
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Folate
+433.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.56g | 11.54g |
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Protein | 1.78g | 0.81g |
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Fats | 1.26g | 0.31g |
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Carbs | 7.56g | 13.34g |
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Calories | 44kcal | 53kcal |
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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | g | 2.4g |
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Sugar | g | 10.58g |
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Fiber | g | 1.8g |
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Calcium | 13mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 1.13mg | 0.15mg |
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Magnesium | 40mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 37mg | 20mg |
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Potassium | 123mg | 166mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.07mg |
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Copper | 0.02mg | 0.042mg |
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Vitamin A | 147IU | 681IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 26.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.058mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.036mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.376mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.216mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.078mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 16µg |
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Vitamin B12 | µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0.002mg |
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Threonine | mg | 0.016mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 0.017mg |
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Leucine | mg | 0.028mg |
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Lysine | mg | 0.032mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0.002mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 0.018mg |
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Valine | mg | 0.021mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0.011mg |
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Cholesterol | mg | 0mg |
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Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | g | 0.039g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | g | 0.06g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | g | 0.065g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
6

17

Mineral Summary Score
15

8

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
11%

5%

Carbohydrates
8%

13%

Fats
6%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?

Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.