Winged bean vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between winged bean and horned melon
- Winged bean has more copper, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
- Winged bean covers your daily copper needs 152% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon has 15 times less vitamin B1 than winged bean. Winged bean has 0.379mg of vitamin B1, while horned melon has 0.025mg.
- Horned melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of winged bean is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Winged bean tuber, 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 CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +77% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +6830% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +189.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1264.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1416% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +893.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.386mg | 0.02mg | 152% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.379mg | 0.025mg | 30% |
Manganese | 0.532mg | 0.039mg | 21% |
Protein | 11.6g | 1.78g | 20% |
Potassium | 586mg | 123mg | 14% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.13mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.39mg | 0.48mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.565mg | 7% |
Carbs | 28.1g | 7.56g | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
Calories | 148kcal | 44kcal | 5% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 40mg | 4% |
Folate | 19µg | 3µg | 4% |
Calcium | 30mg | 13mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 45mg | 37mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.174g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.234g | 1% | |
Sodium | 35mg | 2mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.222g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.116mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.9g | 1.26g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 28.1g | 7.56g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.599mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +551.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +365.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
Contains more WaterWater | +55% |