Horned melon vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between horned melon and pecan pie?
- Horned melon is richer in vitamin C, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for manganese is 29% higher.
- Horned melon has 27 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. Horned melon has 5.3mg of vitamin C, while pecan pie has 0.2mg.
- Horned melon contains less sodium.
- Horned melon has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 | +53.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +31% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +955% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1725.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +2550% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1071.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +652% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater | +356.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1661.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +590.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +179.1% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 38% | |
Fats | 1.26g | 22.2g | 32% |
Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% | |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.712mg | 29% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 28% | |
Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.211mg | 21% |
Calories | 44kcal | 412kcal | 18% |
Saturated fat | 3.989g | 18% | |
Carbs | 7.56g | 52.2g | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.188mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
Sodium | 2mg | 262mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 82µg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 94mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
Protein | 1.78g | 4.9g | 6% |
Folate | 3µg | 26µg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.479mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.13mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 26mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.847mg | 2% |
Calcium | 13mg | 32mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 52.2g | N/A |
Potassium | 123mg | 133mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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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17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)