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Horseradish vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horseradish and horned melon?

  • Horseradish is richer in vitamin C and folate, yet horned melon is richer in iron.
  • Horseradish's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Horseradish has 210 times more sodium than horned melon. Horseradish has 420mg of sodium, while horned melon has 2mg.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index than horned melon.

We used Horseradish, prepared and Horned melon (Kiwano) types in this comparison.

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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +190%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +169%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more OtherOther +309.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +82.6%
~equal in Water ~88.97g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.9mg 5.3mg 22%
Sodium 420mg 2mg 18%
Folate 57µg 3µg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Iron 0.42mg 1.13mg 9%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 246mg 123mg 4%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.039mg 4%
Copper 0.058mg 0.02mg 4%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.48mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.183mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 2%
Phosphorus 31mg 37mg 1%
Protein 1.18g 1.78g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Fats 0.69g 1.26g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.565mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.025mg 1%
Carbs 11.29g 7.56g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calories 48kcal 44kcal 0%
Net carbs 7.99g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish Horned melon
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
13%
Horseradish
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.