Horned melon vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horned melon and pasta
- Horned melon has more vitamin C and magnesium; however, pasta is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, copper, and manganese.
- Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 15% more than horned melon.
Food varieties used in this article are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +412.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +474.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +736% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 3µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.78g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 7.56g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.26g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.56g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.