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Horned melon vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between horned melon and pistachios

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and folate than horned melon.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 142% more.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +246.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6400%
Contains more ZincZinc +358.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1224.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2976.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2598.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1935.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1032.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3496.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.4%
Contains more OtherOther +593%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.02mg 1.3mg 142%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 1.7mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.87mg 70%
Fats 1.26g 45.32g 68%
Phosphorus 37mg 490mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.039mg 1.2mg 50%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Protein 1.78g 20.16g 37%
Iron 1.13mg 3.92mg 35%
Potassium 123mg 1025mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Calories 44kcal 560kcal 26%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Magnesium 40mg 121mg 19%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.2mg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.16mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 105mg 9%
Carbs 7.56g 27.17g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.52mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 5.6mg 0%
Net carbs 7.56g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Horned melon
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.