Beans vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beans and horned melon
- Beans have more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, horned melon is richer in iron.
- Beans cover your daily copper needs 21% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon has 8 times less folate than beans. Beans have 24µg of folate, while horned melon has 3µg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 CalciumCalcium | +284.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +930% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +191.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more IronIron | +289.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.02mg | 21% |
Iron | 0.29mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 104mg | 37mg | 10% |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.48mg | 8% |
Protein | 4.8g | 1.78g | 6% |
Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
Potassium | 296mg | 123mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
Carbs | 20.49g | 7.56g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 50mg | 13mg | 4% |
Calories | 105kcal | 44kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 40mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 5.3mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.4g | 1.26g | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.99g | 7.56g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 7µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171% |
Contains more OtherOther | +297.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |