Amaranth vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and horned melon
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, and magnesium in amaranth is higher than in horned melon.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 35% more than horned melon.
- Amaranth contains 7 times more copper than horned melon. While amaranth contains 0.149mg of copper, horned melon contains only 0.02mg.
- Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2089.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.039mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 37mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.02mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.78g | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 7.56g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 44kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.