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Amaranth grain vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain and Horned melon

  • The amount of Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Magnesium in Amaranth grain is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Manganese 35% more than Horned melon.
  • Amaranth grain contains 7 times more Copper than Horned melon. While Amaranth grain contains 0.149mg of Copper, Horned melon contains only 0.02mg.

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
9
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1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +85.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +2089.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Horned melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +85.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +2089.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
4
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5
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Horned melon
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 B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
4
:
1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Protein +113.5%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Horned melon
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 +113.5%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Water +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.
Amaranth grain Horned melon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 7.56g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1.78g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 1.26g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 7.56g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 44kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 13mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.13mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 40mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 37mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 123mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.86mg 0.48mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.039mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.565mg Horned melon
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.063mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 3µg Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain 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
5%
Amaranth grain
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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.

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.