Horned melon vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between horned melon and quince?
- Horned melon is higher in magnesium and iron, yet quince is higher in copper and vitamin C.
- Quince's daily need coverage for copper is 12% more.
- Horned melon has 12 times more zinc than quince. While horned melon has 0.48mg of zinc, quince has only 0.04mg.
- The glycemic index of quince is lower.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Quinces, 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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +550% |
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 AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.3 g
Water:
83.8 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.4% |
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Water
~83.8g
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Other
~0.4g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 15.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 57kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 13.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 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
5%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.
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.