Horned melon vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horned melon and tomatoes
- Horned melon has more iron and magnesium; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Tomatoes cover your daily vitamin A needs 14% more than horned melon.
- Tomatoes have 4 times less iron than horned melon. Horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, while tomatoes have 0.27mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of tomatoes is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 | +263.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
Contains more IronIron | +318.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +195% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +158.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
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Water
~94.52g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 1.13mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 13.7mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
Magnesium | 40mg | 11mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 42µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
Folate | 3µg | 15µg | 3% |
Potassium | 123mg | 237mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 24mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
Protein | 1.78g | 0.88g | 2% |
Fats | 1.26g | 0.2g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
Calories | 44kcal | 18kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
Carbs | 7.56g | 3.89g | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 2.69g | N/A |
Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?

Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
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.