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Paprika vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Horned melon different?

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Paprika contains 82 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Paprika contains 1.23mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon contains only 0.015mg.

Spices, paprika and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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 +1661.5%
Contains more Iron +1770.8%
Contains more Magnesium +345%
Contains more Phosphorus +748.6%
Contains more Potassium +1753.7%
Contains more Zinc +802.1%
Contains more Copper +3465%
Contains more Manganese +3976.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1661.5%
Contains more Iron +1770.8%
Contains more Magnesium +345%
Contains more Phosphorus +748.6%
Contains more Potassium +1753.7%
Contains more Zinc +802.1%
Contains more Copper +3465%
Contains more Manganese +3976.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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.
Paprika
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +33406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1680.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3298.4%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +33406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1680.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3298.4%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +694.4%
Contains more Fats +923%
Contains more Carbs +614.2%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +691.5%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +694.4%
Contains more Fats +923%
Contains more Carbs +614.2%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +691.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 7.56g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.78g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 1.26g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 7.56g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 44kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Horned melon
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 13mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.13mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 40mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 37mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 123mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 4.33mg 0.48mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.02mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.039mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 147IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 7µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.025mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.015mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.565mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.183mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.063mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 3µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
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 - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.