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Horned melon vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horned melon and wasabi

  • Wasabi is higher than horned melon in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Wasabi, root, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Wasabi
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +675%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +902.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Wasabi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +334.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.4%
Contains more OtherOther +346.5%

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 Wasabi
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5.3mg 41.9mg 41%
Fiber 7.8g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.274mg 16%
Copper 0.02mg 0.155mg 15%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.391mg 15%
Potassium 123mg 568mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 128mg 12%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.62mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.131mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.114mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 69mg 7%
Protein 1.78g 4.8g 6%
Phosphorus 37mg 80mg 6%
Carbs 7.56g 23.54g 5%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Calories 44kcal 109kcal 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Iron 1.13mg 1.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.743mg 1%
Fats 1.26g 0.63g 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 15.74g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.203mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Wasabi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Horned melon
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.