Brown rice vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown rice and horned melon different?
- Brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus, while horned melon is higher in iron and vitamin C.
- Brown rice covers your daily need for manganese, 41% more than horned melon.
- Brown rice contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than horned melon. Brown rice contains 0.178mg of vitamin B1, while horned melon contains 0.025mg.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than horned melon (48).
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +430% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2397.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
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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 | 0.974mg | 0.039mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.565mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 7.56g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 44kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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
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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
13%
Comparison summary
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 - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.