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Horned melon vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horned melon and Truffle different?

  • Truffle has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Folate than Horned melon.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Truffle is 83% higher.

Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +1123.1%
Contains more Iron +420.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.3%
Contains more Potassium +513%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +815%
Contains more Manganese +4902.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +1123.1%
Contains more Iron +420.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.3%
Contains more Potassium +513%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +815%
Contains more Manganese +4902.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +501.1%
Contains more Protein +419.7%
Contains more Carbs +865.7%
Contains more Other +414%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +501.1%
Contains more Protein +419.7%
Contains more Carbs +865.7%
Contains more Other +414%

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 Truffle
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 7.56g 2.91g Horned melon
Protein 1.78g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 1.26g 0.73g Horned melon
Carbs 7.56g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 44kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 13mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.13mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 40mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 37mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 123mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 2mg 35mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.48mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.02mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.039mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 147IU 0IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.015mg Horned melon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.112mg Truffle
Folate 3µg 38µg Truffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Truffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Horned melon
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.