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Horned melon vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Purple mangosteen different?

  • Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Magnesium, while Purple mangosteen is higher in Folate, and Copper.
  • Horned melon contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Purple mangosteen. Horned melon contains 37mg of Phosphorus, while Purple mangosteen contains 8mg.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack types were 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 Iron +276.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +161.5%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +276.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +161.5%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +334.1%
Contains more Fats +117.2%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +334.1%
Contains more Fats +117.2%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94

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 Purple mangosteen
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 1.78g 0.41g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.58g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 44kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 13mg 12mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.3mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 13mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 8mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 48mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 7mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.21mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.039mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 147IU 35IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.9mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.286mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.032mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.018mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 31µg Purple mangosteen

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Purple mangosteen
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
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.

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.