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

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The main differences between Horned melon and Rose hips

  • Horned melon contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium than Rose hips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hips 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +92%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +465%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2515.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.06mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1420% 261% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7937.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2855.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +270.6%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.6%
Contains more OtherOther +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 hips
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 hips Opinion
Calories 44kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 1.78g 1.6g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.34g Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 7.56g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 7.56g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 40mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 13mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 123mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 1.13mg 1.06mg Horned melon
Sugar 2.58g Horned melon
Fiber 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.02mg 0.113mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.48mg 0.25mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 2mg 4mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 7µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 0.039mg 1.02mg Rose hips
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Rose hips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips 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 hips - 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.