Horned melon vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between horned melon and nori?
- Horned melon is higher in magnesium, yet nori is higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 101% more.
- Horned melon has 20 times more magnesium than nori. While horned melon has 40mg of magnesium, nori has only 2mg.
We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Seaweed, laver, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2433.3% |
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 | +635.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2873.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4766.7% |
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:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +776.7% |
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Water
~85.03g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.988mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 39mg | 37% |
| Folate | 3µg | 146µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.446mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 260µg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.264mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 1.8mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 5.81g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.521mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 356mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.47mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 5.11g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 1% | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
5%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)