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Macadamia vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macadamia and Horned melon

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Horned melon.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 178% more.
  • Macadamia contains 48 times more Vitamin B1 than Horned melon. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, while Horned melon contains 0.025mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 Calcium +553.8%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.1%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Copper +3680%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +553.8%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.1%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Copper +3680%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +344.4%
Contains more Fats +5913.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +165.1%
Contains more Water +6441.9%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +344.4%
Contains more Fats +5913.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +165.1%
Contains more Water +6441.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 7.91g 1.78g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 1.26g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 7.56g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 44kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Horned melon
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 13mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.13mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 40mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 37mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 123mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.3mg 0.48mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.02mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.039mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.025mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.015mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.565mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.183mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.063mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 3µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.