Horned melon vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between horned melon and papaya?
- Horned melon is higher in iron, yet papaya is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 62% more.
- Horned melon has 6 times more zinc than papaya. While horned melon has 0.48mg of zinc, papaya has only 0.08mg.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Papayas, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +352% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1049.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
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:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.1% |
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
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Other
~0.39g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 60.9mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.25mg | 11% |
| Folate | 3µg | 37µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.47g | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 10.82g | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.357mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya 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 - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
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.