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Tamarind vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Horned melon

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium in Tamarind is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 34% more than Horned melon.
  • Tamarind contains 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Horned melon. While Tamarind contains 0.152mg of Vitamin B2, Horned melon contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.6%
Contains more IronIron +147.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
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 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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% 8.8% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1612%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 +57.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +726.7%
Contains more OtherOther +527.9%
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more WaterWater +183.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Horned melon Opinion
Calories 239kcal 44kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.78g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 1.26g Horned melon
Vitamin C 3.5mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Net carbs 57.4g 7.56g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 7.56g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 40mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 123mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.13mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Horned melon
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 113mg 37mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Horned melon
Vitamin A 30IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.039mg Horned melon
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.025mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.015mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.565mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.183mg Horned melon
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.063mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 3µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind 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 - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.