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Ginger vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ginger and Horned melon?

  • Ginger is higher in Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Horned melon is higher in Iron.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 23% more.
  • Ginger has 6 times more Manganese than Horned melon. While Ginger has 0.229mg of Manganese, Horned melon has only 0.039mg.

We used Ginger root, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) types 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 Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +237.4%
Contains more Copper +1030%
Contains more Manganese +487.2%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +237.4%
Contains more Copper +1030%
Contains more Manganese +487.2%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
Equal in Phosphorus - 37

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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.183
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 B2 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.183

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 7.56g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.78g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 17.77g 7.56g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 44kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Horned melon
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 13mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 43mg 40mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 415mg 123mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.34mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.226mg 0.02mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.039mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.025mg
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.015mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.565mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.183mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.063mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 3µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.