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Broccoli vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Winter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Manganese in Broccoli is higher than in Winter melon.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 85% more than Winter melon.
  • Broccoli contains 53 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Broccoli contains 316mg of Potassium, Winter melon contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, 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 Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +5166.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +5166.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +586.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 C +586.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +605%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +605%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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 +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 0.1g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.4g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.2g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 13kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Winter melon
Fiber 2.6g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 47mg 19mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 19mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 6mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 111mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.049mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.058mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 13mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.133mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.035mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 5µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.002mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.003mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
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
65%
Broccoli
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.