Horned melon vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horned melon and winged bean
- Horned melon has more vitamin C; however, winged bean is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Winged bean covers your daily copper needs 152% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of winged bean is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) and Winged bean tuber, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +77% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +6830% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +189.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1264.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1416% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +893.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.02mg | 1.386mg | 152% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.379mg | 30% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.532mg | 21% |
Protein | 1.78g | 11.6g | 20% |
Potassium | 123mg | 586mg | 14% |
Iron | 1.13mg | 2mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.39mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
Carbs | 7.56g | 28.1g | 7% |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
Calories | 44kcal | 148kcal | 5% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 24mg | 4% |
Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
Calcium | 13mg | 30mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 45mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.174g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.234g | 1% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 35mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.222g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
Fats | 1.26g | 0.9g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.56g | 28.1g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.599mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
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:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +551.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +365.1% |