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Pistachio vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pistachios and horned melon

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and folate than horned melon.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 142% more.
  • Pistachios contain 35 times more vitamin B1 than horned melon. Pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, while horned melon contains 0.025mg.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +246.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6400%
Contains more ZincZinc +358.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1224.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2976.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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 AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2598.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +1032.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3496.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.4%
Contains more OtherOther +593%
Contains more WaterWater +1935.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Horned melon DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.02mg 142%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.063mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.025mg 70%
Fats 45.32g 1.26g 68%
Phosphorus 490mg 37mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.039mg 50%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Protein 20.16g 1.78g 37%
Iron 3.92mg 1.13mg 35%
Potassium 1025mg 123mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Calories 560kcal 44kcal 26%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Magnesium 121mg 40mg 19%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.48mg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Folate 51µg 3µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.015mg 11%
Calcium 105mg 13mg 9%
Carbs 27.17g 7.56g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.183mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.565mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 7µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 5.3mg 0%
Net carbs 16.57g 7.56g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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 - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.