Tempeh vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tempeh and horned melon
- Horned melon has less copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 60% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 33 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while horned melon contains 0.039mg.
- The glycemic index of horned melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh 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 | +102.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +618.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1039.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +757.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.2% |
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Carbs
~7.56g
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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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.02mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.039mg | 55% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 1.78g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 37mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.015mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.13mg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 1.26g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.565mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.063mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 123mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 8% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 44kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)