Edible mushroom vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between edible mushroom and horned melon
- Edible mushroom is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and potassium; however, horned melon is richer in iron and magnesium.
- Edible mushroom's daily need coverage for copper is 33% higher.
- Edible mushroom has 27 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While edible mushroom has 0.402mg of vitamin B2, horned melon has only 0.015mg.
- Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than horned melon (48).
The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +158.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1490% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +126% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2580% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +538.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +718% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +152.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.318mg | 0.02mg | 33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.015mg | 30% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.183mg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.565mg | 19% |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
Iron | 0.5mg | 1.13mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 37mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 40mg | 7% |
Potassium | 318mg | 123mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
Folate | 17µg | 3µg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 5.3mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.09g | 1.78g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1% | |
Calories | 22kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.34g | 1.26g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Calcium | 3mg | 13mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.26g | 7.56g | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.26g | 7.56g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.98g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Contains more FatsFats | +270.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.9% |
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Water
~88.97g