Watermelon vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between watermelon and horned melon?
- Watermelon is higher in vitamin A, yet horned melon is higher in iron and magnesium.
- Horned melon's daily need coverage for iron is 11% more.
- Watermelon has 4 times more vitamin A than horned melon. While watermelon has 569IU of vitamin A, horned melon has only 147IU.
- The glycemic index of horned melon is lower.
We used Watermelon, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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 CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +370.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +740% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
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Carbs
~7.56g
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Water
~88.97g
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 5.3mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 30kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals