Pomelo vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pomelo and horned melon?
- Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet horned melon is richer in iron and magnesium.
- Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 62% higher.
- Pomelo has 2 times more potassium than horned melon. Pomelo has 216mg of potassium, while horned melon has 123mg.
- Horned melon has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.
We used Pummelo, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +75.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +566.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
Contains more IronIron | +927.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1050.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 61mg | 5.3mg | 62% |
Iron | 0.11mg | 1.13mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 40mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
Potassium | 216mg | 123mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 37mg | 3% |
Fats | 0.04g | 1.26g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
Protein | 0.76g | 1.78g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Calcium | 4mg | 13mg | 1% |
Carbs | 9.62g | 7.56g | 1% |
Calories | 38kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.62g | 7.56g | N/A |
Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.76 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
9.62 g
Water:
89.1 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3050% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g