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Horned melon vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horned melon and Eggplant

  • Horned melon has more Iron, and Magnesium, however, Eggplant is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Horned melon covers your daily Iron needs 11% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 3 times less Magnesium than Horned melon. Horned melon has 40mg of Magnesium, while Eggplant has 14mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Eggplant, 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 Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +494.9%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +391.3%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +494.9%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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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Contains more Vitamin A +539.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
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 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +539.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Equal in Water - 92.3
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Equal in Water - 92.3

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 Eggplant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 2.88g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 0.98g Horned melon
Fats 1.26g 0.18g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 5.88g Horned melon
Calories 44kcal 25kcal Horned melon
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Horned melon
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 13mg 9mg Horned melon
Iron 1.13mg 0.23mg Horned melon
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 37mg 24mg Horned melon
Potassium 123mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.48mg 0.16mg Horned melon
Copper 0.02mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.039mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 147IU 23IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.2mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 3µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
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 - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.