Rose hip vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Rose hip and Horned melon
- Horned melon contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium than Rose hip.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hip is 467% higher.
- Horned melon has 31 times less Vitamin A RAE than Rose hip. Rose hip has 217µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Horned melon has 7µg.
Food types used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 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.
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Calcium
+1200%
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Magnesium
+72.5%
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Phosphorus
+64.9%
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Potassium
+248.8%
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Copper
+465%
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Manganese
+2515.4%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+92%
Equal in Iron - 1.13
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Calcium
+1200%
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Magnesium
+72.5%
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Phosphorus
+64.9%
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Potassium
+248.8%
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Copper
+465%
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Manganese
+2515.4%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+92%
Equal in Iron - 1.13
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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Vitamin A
+2855.8%
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Vitamin C
+7937.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1006.7%
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Vitamin B3
+130.1%
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Vitamin B5
+337.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+56.3%
Equal in Folate - 3
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Vitamin A
+2855.8%
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Vitamin C
+7937.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1006.7%
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Vitamin B3
+130.1%
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Vitamin B5
+337.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+56.3%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+405.6%
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+174.4%
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Protein
+11.3%
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Fats
+270.6%
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Water
+51.7%
Protein:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
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1.18 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
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Carbs
+405.6%
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+174.4%
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+11.3%
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+270.6%
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+51.7%
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 Saturated Fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.12g | 7.56g |
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Protein | 1.6g | 1.78g |
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Fats | 0.34g | 1.26g |
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Carbs | 38.22g | 7.56g |
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Calories | 162kcal | 44kcal |
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Fructose | 1.16g |
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Sugar | 2.58g |
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Fiber | 24.1g |
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Calcium | 169mg | 13mg |
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Iron | 1.06mg | 1.13mg |
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Magnesium | 69mg | 40mg |
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Phosphorus | 61mg | 37mg |
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Potassium | 429mg | 123mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.48mg |
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Copper | 0.113mg | 0.02mg |
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Manganese | 1.02mg | 0.039mg |
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Vitamin A | 4345IU | 147IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 217µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 5.84mg |
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Vitamin C | 426mg | 5.3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.025mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.565mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.183mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.063mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg |
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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
166%

6%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?

Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)