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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 from 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.

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.
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
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 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.
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 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 ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Water ~88.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Horned melon Opinion
Calories 28kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Protein 1.11g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.1g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 5.3mg Melon
Net carbs 5.68g 7.56g Horned melon
Carbs 6.58g 7.56g Horned melon
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 11mg 13mg Horned melon
Potassium 182mg 123mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Sugar 5.69g Horned melon
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 5mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 9mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.063mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Folate 8µg 3µg Melon
Choline 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon 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
11%
Melon
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.