Horned melon vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Horned melon and Melon
- Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 18% higher.
- Melon has 7 times less Phosphorus than Horned melon. Horned melon has 37mg of Phosphorus, while Melon has 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Melons, casaba, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +311.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Water
~91.85g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 1.11g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 21.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 5.68g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 6.58g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g |
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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
6%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.