Garden cress vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between garden cress and horned melon
- Horned melon contains less vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, and phosphorus than garden cress.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for garden cress is 71% higher.
- Horned melon has 49 times less Vitamin A than garden cress. Garden cress has 346µg of Vitamin A, while horned melon has 7µg.
Food types used in this article are Cress, garden, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +392.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1317.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +1201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4605.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +318.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.5% |
~equal in
Water
~88.97g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 1.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 69mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 7.56g |
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| Carbs | 5.5g | 7.56g |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 81mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 606mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 4.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6917IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A | 346µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.553mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 19.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.239g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g |
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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
173%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
13%
Comparison summary
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 - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins