Prickly pear vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prickly pear and horned melon different?
- Prickly pear is richer in magnesium, vitamin C, and copper, while horned melon is higher in iron.
- Prickly pear covers your daily need for magnesium, 11% more than horned melon.
- Prickly pear contains 4 times more calcium than horned melon. Prickly pear contains 56mg of calcium, while horned melon contains 13mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index (48) than prickly pear (7).
Prickly pears, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.1% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 40mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 5.3mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.13mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 123mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 7.56g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 1.26g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
7%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.