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Maraschino cherry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maraschino cherry and Horned melon different?

  • Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Maraschino cherry is 14% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 4 times more Calcium than Horned melon. While Maraschino cherry contains 54mg of Calcium, Horned melon contains only 13mg.

Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
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 +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +615%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.7%
Contains more IronIron +162.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%

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% 2.7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1160%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 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 +455.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +709.1%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Horned melon Opinion
Calories 165kcal 44kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.21g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Net carbs 38.77g 7.56g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 7.56g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 54mg 13mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 123mg Horned melon
Iron 0.43mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Sugar 38.77g Horned melon
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.02mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 3mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 4mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 45IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 3µg Horned melon
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry 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%
Maraschino cherry
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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 - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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.
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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.