Longan vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Longan and Horned melon
- Longan has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium.
- Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 87% more than Horned melon.
- Longan contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Longan contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon contains only 0.015mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, 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 | +116.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +745% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +769.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +860% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1484.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1160% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 60kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 1.31g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 1.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.04g | 7.56g |
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| Carbs | 15.14g | 7.56g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.13mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Threonine | 0.034mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.054mg |
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| Lysine | 0.046mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.