Java plum vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between java plum and horned melon?
- Java plum is richer in vitamin C, yet horned melon is richer in iron and magnesium.
- Horned melon's daily need coverage for iron is 12% higher.
- Java plum has 3 times more vitamin C than horned melon. Java plum has 14.3mg of vitamin C, while horned melon has 5.3mg.
We used Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) 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 CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +494.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +169.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.19mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 5.3mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 40mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 15.56g | 7.56g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 37mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
Fats | 0.23g | 1.26g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.26mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.02mg | 2% | |
Protein | 0.72g | 1.78g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
Calories | 60kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
Potassium | 79mg | 123mg | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 15.56g | 7.56g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
15.56 g
Water:
83.13 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +447.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
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Water
~88.97g