Horned melon vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Horned melon and Tamarind
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium in Tamarind is higher than in Horned melon.
- Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 34% more than Horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 5 times more Zinc than Tamarind. While Horned melon contains 0.48mg of Zinc, Tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horned melon (Kiwano) and Tamarinds, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.4% |
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 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +913.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +183.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +726.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +527.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 2.8g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 3.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 57.4g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 62.5g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 92mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 2.8mg |
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| Sugar | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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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
6%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind 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 - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)