Hummus vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hummus and horned melon different?
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and magnesium than horned melon.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 56% higher.
- Hummus contains 190 times more sodium than horned melon. While hummus contains 379mg of sodium, horned melon contains only 2mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than horned melon (48).
Hummus, commercial and Horned melon (Kiwano) 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2535% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1882.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +661.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.6% |
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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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.02mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.039mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 37mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.13mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 1.26g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.48mg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 1.78g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 44kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 123mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 7.56g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)