Loquat vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between loquat and horned melon
- Loquat has more vitamin A; however, horned melon is higher in iron and magnesium.
- Loquat covers your daily vitamin A needs 28% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 2 times less potassium than loquat. Loquat contains 266mg of potassium, while horned melon contains 123mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Loquats, 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 CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +279.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +860% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
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 AVitamin A | +985.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +430% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.28mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 76µg | 7µg | 8% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 40mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 5.3mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
Potassium | 266mg | 123mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Protein | 0.43g | 1.78g | 3% |
Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.18mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
Carbs | 12.14g | 7.56g | 2% |
Fats | 0.2g | 1.26g | 2% |
Phosphorus | 27mg | 37mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1% | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
Calories | 47kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 10.44g | 7.56g | N/A |
Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.004mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.007mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.43 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
12.14 g
Water:
86.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +16.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +314% |
Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
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Water
~88.97g