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Maple sugar vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple sugar and horned melon

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, and iron; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C and magnesium.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 191% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 13 times more zinc than horned melon. While maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, horned melon has only 0.48mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index (48) than maple sugar (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +592.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +395%
Contains more ZincZinc +1162.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11238.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1102.4%
Contains more OtherOther +86%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1680%
Contains more FatsFats +530%
Contains more WaterWater +1012.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Horned melon DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.039mg 191%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.48mg 51%
Carbs 90.9g 7.56g 28%
Calories 354kcal 44kcal 16%
Copper 0.099mg 0.02mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Iron 1.61mg 1.13mg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.063mg 5%
Phosphorus 3mg 37mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 123mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.565mg 3%
Protein 0.1g 1.78g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.183mg 3%
Fats 0.2g 1.26g 2%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.025mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 84.87g N/A
Sodium 11mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Maple sugar
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.