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Pea vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pea and Winter melon different?

  • Pea is higher than Winter melon in Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pea covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3057% more than Winter melon.
  • Pea contains 13 times more Folate than Winter melon. Pea contains 63µg of Folate, while Winter melon contains 5µg.

Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Pea
10
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Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +515.8%
Contains more Potassium +4416.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.1%
Contains more Copper +652.2%
Contains more Manganese +805.2%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +515.8%
Contains more Potassium +4416.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.1%
Contains more Copper +652.2%
Contains more Manganese +805.2%
Contains more Selenium +850%

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.
Pea
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114937.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.1%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 +547.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114937.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.1%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1240%
Contains more Carbs +421%
Contains more Other +206.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +1240%
Contains more Carbs +421%
Contains more Other +206.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pea 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 Pea Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 0.1g Pea
Protein 5.36g 0.4g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.2g Pea
Carbs 15.63g 3g Pea
Calories 84kcal 13kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g Winter melon
Fiber 5.5g 2.9g Pea
Calcium 27mg 19mg Pea
Iron 1.54mg 0.4mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 10mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 19mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 6mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 111mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.61mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.023mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg 0.058mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 0.2µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 0IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 0µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg Pea
Vitamin C 14.2mg 13mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.04mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.11mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 0.4mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.133mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.035mg Pea
Folate 63µg 5µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.002mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg 0.009mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg 0.003mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.087g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
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 - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea 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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.