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Horned melon vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horned melon and Walnut?

  • Horned melon has less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Walnut.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 174% higher.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +653.8%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +295%
Contains more Phosphorus +835.1%
Contains more Potassium +258.5%
Contains more Zinc +543.8%
Contains more Copper +7830%
Contains more Manganese +8653.8%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +653.8%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +295%
Contains more Phosphorus +835.1%
Contains more Potassium +258.5%
Contains more Zinc +543.8%
Contains more Copper +7830%
Contains more Manganese +8653.8%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +635%
Contains more Vitamin C +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +752.4%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +635%
Contains more Vitamin C +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +752.4%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2086%
Contains more Protein +755.6%
Contains more Fats +5075.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%
Contains more Other +314%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Water +2086%
Contains more Protein +755.6%
Contains more Fats +5075.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%
Contains more Other +314%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 7.01g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 1.26g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 7.56g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 44kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Horned melon
Fiber 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 13mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 1.13mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 40mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 37mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 123mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.48mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.02mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.039mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 147IU 20IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 3µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.