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Black gram vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black gram and Horned melon

  • Horned melon contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Black gram.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Black gram is 107% higher.
  • Horned melon has 72 times less Folate than Black gram. Black gram has 216µg of Folate, while Horned melon has 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Black gram
Black gram
9
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1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Calcium +961.5%
Contains more Iron +569.9%
Contains more Magnesium +567.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +924.3%
Contains more Potassium +699.2%
Contains more Zinc +597.9%
Contains more Copper +4805%
Contains more Manganese +3815.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
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 +961.5%
Contains more Iron +569.9%
Contains more Magnesium +567.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +924.3%
Contains more Potassium +699.2%
Contains more Zinc +597.9%
Contains more Copper +4805%
Contains more Manganese +3815.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
8
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2
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +992%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin A +539.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Black gram
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% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 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 B1 +992%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin A +539.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
4
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1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Protein +1316.3%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +680.3%
Contains more Other +681.4%
Contains more Water +723.8%
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 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 +1316.3%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +680.3%
Contains more Other +681.4%
Contains more Water +723.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 7.56g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 1.78g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 1.26g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 7.56g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 44kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 13mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1.13mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 40mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 37mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 123mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 3.35mg 0.48mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.02mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.039mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.025mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.015mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.565mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.183mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.063mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 3µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Black gram Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Black gram
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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 - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.