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Rambutan vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rambutan and Horned melon

  • Rambutan has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Rambutan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 13% more.
  • Rambutan contains 3 times more Copper than Horned melon. Rambutan contains 0.066mg of Copper, while Horned melon contains 0.02mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +779.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.9%
Contains more IronIron +222.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
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 16% 0.18% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.3mg
~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
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.8%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Horned melon Opinion
Calories 82kcal 44kcal Rambutan
Protein 0.65g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0.21g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Net carbs 19.97g 7.56g Rambutan
Carbs 20.87g 7.56g Rambutan
Magnesium 7mg 40mg Horned melon
Calcium 22mg 13mg Rambutan
Potassium 42mg 123mg Horned melon
Iron 0.35mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Fiber 0.9g Rambutan
Copper 0.066mg 0.02mg Rambutan
Zinc 0.08mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 9mg 37mg Horned melon
Sodium 11mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 3IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Manganese 0.343mg 0.039mg Rambutan
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.015mg Rambutan
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 0.565mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 8µg 3µg Rambutan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan 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
5%
Rambutan
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.