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Marshmallow vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marshmallow and Horned melon?

  • Marshmallow is higher in Copper, yet Horned melon is higher in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Horned melon's daily need coverage for Iron is 11% more.
  • Marshmallow has 5 times more Copper than Horned melon. While Marshmallow has 0.097mg of Copper, Horned melon has only 0.02mg.

We used Candies, marshmallows and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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.
Contains more Copper +385%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +2360%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Copper +385%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +2360%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +975.4%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +442.5%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 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 Carbs +975.4%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +442.5%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 7.56g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 1.78g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 81.3g 7.56g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 44kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Horned melon
Fiber 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0.23mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 2mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 8mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 5mg 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 80mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.097mg 0.02mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 1µg 3µg Horned melon
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Marshmallow
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.