Horned melon vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between horned melon and jícama raw
- Horned melon has more magnesium and iron; however, jícama raw has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jícama raw is 17% higher.
- Jícama raw has 3 times less magnesium than horned melon. Horned melon has 40mg of magnesium, while jícama raw has 12mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.
Food types used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Yambean (jicama), 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 20.2mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 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:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
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Water
~90.07g