Horned melon vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Horned melon and Taro different?
- Horned melon is higher in Iron, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Taro is 17% higher.
- Horned melon contains 2 times more Iron than Taro. While Horned melon contains 1.13mg of Iron, Taro contains only 0.55mg.
Horned melon (Kiwano) and Taro, 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.
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Iron
+105.5%
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Magnesium
+21.2%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+108.7%
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Calcium
+230.8%
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Phosphorus
+127%
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Potassium
+380.5%
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Copper
+760%
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Manganese
+882.1%
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Iron
+105.5%
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Magnesium
+21.2%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+108.7%
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Calcium
+230.8%
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Phosphorus
+127%
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Potassium
+380.5%
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Copper
+760%
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Manganese
+882.1%
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.
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Vitamin A
+93.4%
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Vitamin C
+17.8%
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B5
+65.6%
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Vitamin B6
+349.2%
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Folate
+633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
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Vitamin A
+93.4%
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Vitamin C
+17.8%
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Vitamin B1
+280%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B5
+65.6%
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Vitamin B6
+349.2%
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Folate
+633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.7%
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Fats
+530%
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Water
+25.9%
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Carbs
+250%
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+179.1%
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
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0.43 g
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1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
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Protein
+18.7%
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+530%
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+25.9%
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Carbs
+250%
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+179.1%
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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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 22.36g |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 26.46g |
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| Calories | 44kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 591mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)