Water vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between water and horned melon
- The amount of iron, magnesium, and phosphorus in horned melon is higher than in water.
- Horned melon covers your daily need for iron, 14% more than water.
- Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3900% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +4700% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +330% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0mg | 1.13mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 1mg | 40mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 37mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 0mg | 123mg | 4% |
Protein | 0g | 1.78g | 4% |
Carbs | 0g | 7.56g | 3% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
Calories | 0kcal | 44kcal | 2% |
Fats | 0g | 1.26g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 3mg | 13mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 7.56g | N/A |
Copper | 0.016mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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5%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?

Water is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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)