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Potato vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potatoes and horned melon

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and manganese in potatoes is higher than in horned melon.
  • Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 18% more than horned melon.
  • Potatoes contain 6 times more copper than horned melon. While potatoes contain 0.11mg of copper, horned melon contains only 0.02mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Potato
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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.
Potato
10
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +160.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.063mg 18%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 5.3mg 16%
Copper 0.11mg 0.02mg 10%
Potassium 425mg 123mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.039mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.025mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.13mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 40mg 4%
Carbs 17.49g 7.56g 3%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Phosphorus 57mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.565mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.183mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Calories 77kcal 44kcal 2%
Fats 0.09g 1.26g 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Protein 2.05g 1.78g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g N/A
Sodium 6mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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 - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.