Plantain vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantains and horned melon different?
- Plantains are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and copper; however, horned melon is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for plantains is 15% higher.
- Plantains contain 9 times more folate than horned melon. While plantains contain 26µg of folate, horned melon contains only 3µg.
- Plantains have a lower glycemic index (37) than horned melon (48).
Plantains, cooked and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +278% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 CVitamin C | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +312% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.063mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 123mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 7.56g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 44kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.79g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 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
15%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.