Tamale vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and horned melon different?
- Tamale is higher than horned melon in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Tamale covers your daily need for sodium, 18% more than horned melon.
- Tamale contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. Tamale contains 0.08mg of vitamin B2, while horned melon contains 0.015mg.
- Horned melon is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than horned melon (48).
Tamales (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +385.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.48mg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 1.78g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 1.26g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.565mg | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 44kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 7.56g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 5.3mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)