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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Horned melon

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Horned melon is richer in Iron.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% more.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 43 times more Folate than Horned melon. Marrow-stem Kale contains 129µg of Folate, while Horned melon contains 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, 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 Calcium +1684.6%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +1587.2%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1684.6%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +1587.2%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3314.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +566%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3314.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +566%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Other +209.3%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Equal in Water - 88.97
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 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 Protein +69.7%
Contains more Other +209.3%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Equal in Water - 88.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 3.02g 1.78g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 5.42g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 32kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Sugar 0.46g Horned melon
Fiber 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 13mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 25mg 37mg Horned melon
Potassium 213mg 123mg Marrow-stem Kale
Sodium 17mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.21mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Copper 0.046mg 0.02mg Marrow-stem Kale
Manganese 0.658mg 0.039mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 147IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 7µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 5.3mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.025mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.015mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.565mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.183mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.063mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.