Tomatillo vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomatillos and horned melon
- Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and copper; however, horned melon is higher in iron.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6650% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon contains 4 times less copper than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 0.079mg of copper, while horned melon contains 0.02mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomatillos, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +392207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.5% |
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Water
~88.97g
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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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.039mg | 6650% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.565mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 5.3mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 123mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 7.56g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.