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Horned melon vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horned melon and merlot

  • The amount of iron, magnesium, and vitamin C in horned melon is higher than in merlot.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +145.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +238.5%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Merlot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +510%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2442.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2418.6%
~equal in Water ~86.59g

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 Merlot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Merlot DV% diff.
Iron 1.13mg 0.46mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.132mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.14mg 3%
Protein 1.78g 0.07g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.224mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg 2%
Phosphorus 37mg 23mg 2%
Calories 44kcal 83kcal 2%
Fats 1.26g 0g 2%
Carbs 7.56g 2.51g 2%
Copper 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.031mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 2.51g N/A
Potassium 123mg 127mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Horned melon
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
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.

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.