Taro vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and horned melon different?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, horned melon is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for taro is 17% higher.
- Taro contains 10 times more manganese than horned melon. While taro contains 0.383mg of manganese, horned melon contains only 0.039mg.
Taro, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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 | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +380.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +760% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +882.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.02mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.063mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.039mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 123mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 7.56g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 44kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.26g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.78g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
