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Endive vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Endive and Winter melon?

  • Endive is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Copper, and Iron, yet Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Folate is 34% higher.

We used Endive, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +173.7%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +5133.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +330.4%
Contains more Manganese +624.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +5133.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +330.4%
Contains more Manganese +624.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Endive
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +2740%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +2740%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.087
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
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.
Endive 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 0.1g Endive
Protein 1.25g 0.4g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3.35g 3g Endive
Calories 17kcal 13kcal Endive
Sugar 0.25g Winter melon
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Endive
Calcium 52mg 19mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.4mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 19mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 6mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 111mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.61mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.023mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.058mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.133mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.035mg Winter melon
Folate 142µg 5µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.009mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.003mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.087g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.