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Horned melon vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Horned melon and Chives?

  • Chives are richer than Horned melon in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Chives, raw 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 less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +685%
Contains more Manganese +856.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +685%
Contains more Manganese +856.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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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Chives
Contains more Vitamin A +2861.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +3400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin A +2861.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Equal in Water - 90.65
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horned melon Chives
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 Horned melon Chives Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 1.85g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 3.27g Chives
Fats 1.26g 0.73g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 4.35g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 30kcal Horned melon
Sugar 1.85g Horned melon
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 13mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.13mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 40mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 37mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 123mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 2mg 3mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.02mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.039mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 147IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 5.3mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 3µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horned melon Chives
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
6%
Horned melon
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.