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Arrowroot vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Horned melon different?

  • Arrowroot is higher than Horned melon in Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 84% more than Horned melon.
  • Arrowroot contains 6 times more Copper than Horned melon. Arrowroot contains 0.121mg of Copper, while Horned melon contains 0.02mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used 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 Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +505%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +505%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +11166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +673.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +11166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +673.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +230.2%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +10.2%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +138.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +230.2%
Contains more Fats +530%
Contains more Water +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 7.56g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 1.78g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 13.39g 7.56g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 44kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 13mg Horned melon
Iron 2.22mg 1.13mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 98mg 37mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 123mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.63mg 0.48mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.02mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.039mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 1.9mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.025mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.015mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.565mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.183mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.063mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 3µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.