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Saffron vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Horned melon different?

  • Saffron is higher than Horned melon in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1233% more than Horned melon.
  • Saffron contains 31 times more Folate than Horned melon. Saffron contains 93µg of Folate, while Horned melon contains 3µg.

Spices, saffron 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 Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +882.3%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.1%
Contains more Potassium +1301.6%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +72741%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +882.3%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.1%
Contains more Potassium +1301.6%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +72741%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1424.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1503.2%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1424.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1503.2%
Contains more Folate +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +542.1%
Contains more Fats +364.3%
Contains more Carbs +764.7%
Contains more Other +1167.4%
Contains more Water +647.6%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 Protein +542.1%
Contains more Fats +364.3%
Contains more Carbs +764.7%
Contains more Other +1167.4%
Contains more Water +647.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 7.56g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.78g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 1.26g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 7.56g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 44kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 13mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.13mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 40mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 37mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 123mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 1.09mg 0.48mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.02mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.039mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 147IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 5.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.025mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.015mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.565mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.063mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 3µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.