Horned melon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horned melon and parsnip different?
- Horned melon is higher in iron; however, parsnip is richer in manganese, folate, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for parsnip is 23% higher.
- Horned melon contains 2 times more iron than parsnip. While horned melon contains 1.13mg of iron, parsnip contains only 0.59mg.
- Horned melon has a lower glycemic index (48) than parsnip (97).
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used 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 | +37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1335.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2133.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.56mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 67µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 17mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.59mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 375mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 17.99g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 75kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.9% |
