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Merlot vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and horned melon

  • The amount of iron, magnesium, and vitamin C in horned melon is higher than in merlot.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 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 ManganeseManganese +238.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +145.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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.
Merlot
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 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 OtherOther +2418.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2442.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
~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.
Merlot Horned melon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Horned melon DV% diff.
Iron 0.46mg 1.13mg 8%
Magnesium 12mg 40mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.039mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.48mg 3%
Protein 0.07g 1.78g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.183mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.565mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 23mg 37mg 2%
Calories 83kcal 44kcal 2%
Fats 0g 1.26g 2%
Carbs 2.51g 7.56g 2%
Copper 0.011mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 7.56g N/A
Potassium 127mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot 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
2%
Merlot
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.