Scallion vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between scallion and horned melon
- Scallion has more vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, copper, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2 than horned melon.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 17% more.
- Scallion contains 21 times more folate than horned melon. Scallion contains 64µg of folate, while horned melon contains 3µg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 CalciumCalcium | +453.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +315% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +254.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +563.2% |
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Protein
~1.78g
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Carbs
~7.56g
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Water
~88.97g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 5.3mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 3µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 123mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.78g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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
55%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)