Teff vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and horned melon
- Horned melon contains less manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and zinc than teff.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 123% higher.
- Horned melon has 11 times less copper than teff. Teff has 0.226mg of copper, while horned melon has 0.02mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +276.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1030% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +131.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +632% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.039mg | 123% |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.02mg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 37mg | 12% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% | |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
Protein | 3.87g | 1.78g | 4% |
Folate | 18µg | 3µg | 4% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 7.56g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 49mg | 13mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
Calories | 101kcal | 44kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.565mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 50mg | 40mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.65g | 1.26g | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 7.56g | N/A |
Potassium | 107mg | 123mg | 0% |
Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |