Horned melon vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horned melon and drumstick tree
- Horned melon is higher in iron; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, folate, potassium, manganese, and copper.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 151% higher.
- Horned melon has 3 times more iron than drumstick tree. While horned melon has 1.13mg of iron, drumstick tree has only 0.36mg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).
The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Drumstick pods, 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 IronIron | +213.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +320% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +564.1% |
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 | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2560.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +393.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1366.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 141mg | 151% |
Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.794mg | 12% |
Iron | 1.13mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.259mg | 10% |
Folate | 3µg | 44µg | 10% |
Potassium | 123mg | 461mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.02mg | 0.084mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
Sodium | 2mg | 42mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 50mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
Calcium | 13mg | 30mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.26g | 0.2g | 2% |
Protein | 1.78g | 2.1g | 1% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 45mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Calories | 44kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
Carbs | 7.56g | 8.53g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 5.33g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +125.6% |
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Water
~88.2g