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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 of Iron 14% more than Water.

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 Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 0g 1.78g Horned melon
Fats 0g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 0g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 0kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Calcium 3mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 0mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 1mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 0mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 0mg 123mg Horned melon
Sodium 5mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.01mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.016mg 0.02mg Horned melon
Manganese 0mg 0.039mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Horned melon
Folate 3µg Horned melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horned melon
Horned melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.