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Flax vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax and Horned melon

  • Flax is higher than Horned melon in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% higher.
  • Flax has 64 times more Manganese than Horned melon. While Flax has 2.482mg of Manganese, Horned melon has only 0.039mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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 Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Iron +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +1635.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains more Zinc +804.2%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +6264.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Iron +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +1635.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains more Zinc +804.2%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +6264.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
Flax
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +6476%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6476%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +783.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +927.5%
Contains more Fats +3246%
Contains more Carbs +282%
Contains more Other +762.8%
Contains more Water +1178.3%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +927.5%
Contains more Fats +3246%
Contains more Carbs +282%
Contains more Other +762.8%
Contains more Water +1178.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 18.29g 1.78g Flax
Fats 42.16g 1.26g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 7.56g Flax
Calories 534kcal 44kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Horned melon
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 13mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.13mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 40mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 37mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 123mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 4.34mg 0.48mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.02mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.039mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.025mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.015mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.565mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.183mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.063mg Flax
Folate 87µg 3µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Flax
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.