Melon vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between melon and horned melon
- Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, horned melon has more iron and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for melon is 18% higher.
- Horned melon has 3 times less vitamin B6 than melon. Melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while horned melon has 0.063mg.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index than horned melon.
Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, 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 | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
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 | +311.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 5.3mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.11g | 1.78g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
