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Arrowroot vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Winter melon

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 83% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has 76 times less Potassium than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 454mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +7466.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +7466.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +6660%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +6660%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +960%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +960%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.087
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.087

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 0.1g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 0.4g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 13.39g 3g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 13kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 6mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 2.22mg 0.4mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 19mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 6mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 111mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.61mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.023mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.058mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.04mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.4mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.133mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.035mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 5µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.087g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Winter melon
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Arrowroot
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.