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Horned melon vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horned melon and Rose hip

  • Horned melon contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium than Rose hip.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hip is 467% higher.

Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +72.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +2515.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.06
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 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +72.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +2515.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.06

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 B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2855.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7937.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Equal in Folate - 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 261% 117% 0% 1420% 4% 39% 25% 48% 18% 3% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2855.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7937.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +270.6%
Contains more Water +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +405.6%
Contains more Other +174.4%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +270.6%
Contains more Water +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +405.6%
Contains more Other +174.4%

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 Rose hip
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 1.78g 1.6g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.34g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 44kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Horned melon
Fiber 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 13mg 169mg Rose hip
Iron 1.13mg 1.06mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 69mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 37mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 123mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 2mg 4mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.25mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 0.039mg 1.02mg Rose hip
Vitamin A 147IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 5.3mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Rose hip
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
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.