Glutinous rice vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between glutinous rice and horned melon?
- Glutinous rice is richer in manganese, yet horned melon is richer in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Horned melon's daily need coverage for iron is 12% higher.
- Glutinous rice has 7 times more manganese than horned melon. Glutinous rice has 0.262mg of manganese, while horned melon has 0.039mg.
- Horned melon has a lower glycemic index than glutinous rice.
We used Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +145% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +571.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1130% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.5% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +563.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +514.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.039mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 40mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.09g | 7.56g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 44kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.02g | 1.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.09g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 0.05g)
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 - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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