Jícama raw vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between jícama raw and horned melon
- Jícama raw has more vitamin C; however, horned melon has more magnesium and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jícama raw is 17% higher.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.
Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 5.3mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
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Water
~88.97g