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True morels vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between True morels and Horned melon

  • True morels are higher than Horned melon in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 138% higher.
  • True morels have 31 times more Copper than Horned melon. While True morels have 0.625mg of Copper, Horned melon has only 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, morel, 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 +230.8%
Contains more Iron +977.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.3%
Contains more Potassium +234.1%
Contains more Zinc +322.9%
Contains more Copper +3025%
Contains more Manganese +1405.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +977.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.3%
Contains more Potassium +234.1%
Contains more Zinc +322.9%
Contains more Copper +3025%
Contains more Manganese +1405.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
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 B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Other +272.1%
Contains more Fats +121.1%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Equal in Water - 88.97
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 +75.3%
Contains more Other +272.1%
Contains more Fats +121.1%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
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.
True morels Horned melon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 3.12g 1.78g True morels
Fats 0.57g 1.26g Horned melon
Carbs 5.1g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 31kcal 44kcal Horned melon
Sugar 0.6g Horned melon
Fiber 2.8g True morels
Calcium 43mg 13mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 1.13mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 194mg 37mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 123mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 2.03mg 0.48mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.02mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.039mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin D 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.025mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.015mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.565mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.183mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.063mg True morels
Folate 9µg 3µg True morels
Saturated Fat 0.065g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels 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
27%
True morels
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.