Horned melon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horned melon and bananas
- Horned melon is higher in iron; however, bananas are richer in vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, and copper.
- Bananas' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 23% higher.
- Horned melon has 4 times more iron than bananas. While horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, bananas have only 0.26mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Bananas, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +592.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +482.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +202.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.367mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 123mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 8.7mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.665mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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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 - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.