Papaya vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Papaya and Horned melon?
- Papaya is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Horned melon is higher in Iron.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 62% more.
- Papaya has 12 times more Folate than Horned melon. While Papaya has 37µg of Folate, Horned melon has only 3µg.
We used Papayas, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +352% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +1049.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +546.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.3% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 0.47g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 1.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.12g | 7.56g |
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| Carbs | 10.82g | 7.56g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 7.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 950IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.081g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.011mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.016mg |
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| Lysine | 0.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 3.73g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
26%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
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.