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Horned melon vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Sherbet different?

  • Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Magnesium, while Sherbet is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Horned melon covers your daily need of Iron 12% more than Sherbet.
  • Horned melon contains 5 times more Magnesium than Sherbet. Horned melon contains 40mg of Magnesium, while Sherbet contains 8mg.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Sherbet, orange 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 +707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +707.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Fats +58.7%
Contains more Carbs +302.1%
Equal in Other - 0.4
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Fats +58.7%
Contains more Carbs +302.1%
Equal in Other - 0.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 29.1g Sherbet
Protein 1.78g 1.1g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 7.56g 30.4g Sherbet
Calories 44kcal 144kcal Sherbet
Sugar 24.32g Horned melon
Fiber 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 13mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 1.13mg 0.14mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 123mg 96mg Horned melon
Sodium 2mg 46mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.48mg
Copper 0.02mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.039mg 0.011mg Horned melon
Selenium 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 147IU 46IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.023mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Sherbet
Cholesterol 1mg Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1.16g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.