Peppermint vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peppermint and horned melon
- Horned melon has less vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin C, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, and magnesium.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 82% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 38 times less folate than peppermint. Peppermint contains 114µg of folate, while horned melon contains 3µg.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1769.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +349.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1545% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2915.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2928.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.039mg | 49% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.13mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.02mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 5.3mg | 29% |
| Folate | 114µg | 3µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 13mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.015mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 123mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.565mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.78g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 7.56g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)