Horned melon vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Horned melon and Peruvian groundcherry different?
- Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C than Horned melon.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 14% higher.
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +389.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.9g
~equal in
Water
~85.4g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 11mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 11.2g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 11.2g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 720IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 36µg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.