Lychee vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lychee and horned melon
- Lychee has more vitamin C and copper; however, horned melon is higher in iron and magnesium.
- Lychee covers your daily vitamin C needs 74% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 7 times less copper than lychee. Lychee contains 0.148mg of copper, while horned melon contains 0.02mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Litchis, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +264.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
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 | +1249.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.4% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
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Other
~0.43g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 5.3mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.02mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.13mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 7.56g | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.83g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 1.26g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee 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 - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (48)
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.