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Garden asparagus vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden asparagus and Horned melon

  • Garden asparagus has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Horned melon is richer in Magnesium.
  • Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Copper is 19% more.
  • Garden asparagus contains 17 times more Folate than Horned melon. Garden asparagus contains 52µg of Folate, while Horned melon contains 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, 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 Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +89.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +89.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Equal in Water - 88.97
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
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 +23.6%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Equal in Water - 88.97

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden asparagus Horned melon
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 2.2g 1.78g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 3.88g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 20kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Horned melon
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 13mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 52mg 37mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 123mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.039mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 147IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 5.3mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.025mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.565mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.183mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.063mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g Horned melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Garden asparagus
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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 - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.