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Teff vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Horned melon

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 in Teff is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 400% more than Horned melon.
  • Teff contains 41 times more Copper than Horned melon. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Horned melon contains only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked 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.
Teff
Teff
9
:
1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +575.2%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1059.5%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains more Zinc +656.3%
Contains more Copper +3950%
Contains more Manganese +23592.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Horned melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +575.2%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1059.5%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains more Zinc +656.3%
Contains more Copper +3950%
Contains more Manganese +23592.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Teff
Teff
7
:
3
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1533.3%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Horned melon
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 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
4
:
1
Horned melon
Horned melon
Contains more Protein +647.2%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +867.3%
Contains more Other +451.2%
Contains more Water +908.7%
Teff
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Horned melon
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 +647.2%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +867.3%
Contains more Other +451.2%
Contains more Water +908.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 7.56g Teff
Protein 13.3g 1.78g Teff
Fats 2.38g 1.26g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 7.56g Teff
Calories 367kcal 44kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Horned melon
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 180mg 13mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 1.13mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 40mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 37mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 123mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 3.63mg 0.48mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.02mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.039mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin C 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.025mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.015mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.565mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.063mg Teff
Folate 3µg Horned melon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Teff
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.