Horned melon vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horned melon and minestrone
- Horned melon is higher in iron, magnesium, and vitamin C; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
- Minestrone's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 16% higher.
- Horned melon has 13 times more magnesium than minestrone. While horned melon has 40mg of magnesium, minestrone has only 3mg.
- Horned melon has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +289.7% |
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 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.1% |
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Protein
~1.77g
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Water
~91.33g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.38mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.78g | 1.77g | 0% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.