Horned melon vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horned melon and beans
- Horned melon has more iron; however, beans are richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Beans cover your daily copper needs 21% more than horned melon.
- Beans have 4 times less iron than horned melon. Horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, while beans have 0.29mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +25% |
Contains more IronIron | +289.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +284.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +930% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +191.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 CVitamin C | +71% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.206mg | 21% |
Iron | 1.13mg | 0.29mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 104mg | 10% |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
Protein | 1.78g | 4.8g | 6% |
Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
Folate | 3µg | 24µg | 5% |
Potassium | 123mg | 296mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
Carbs | 7.56g | 20.49g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 13mg | 50mg | 4% |
Calories | 44kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 32mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 3.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Fats | 1.26g | 0.4g | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 14.99g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 5µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171% |
Contains more OtherOther | +297.7% |