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Potato pancake vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato pancake and Winter melon

  • Winter melon has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 32% more than Winter melon.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato pancakes 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 +68.4%
Contains more Iron +317.5%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.7%
Contains more Potassium +10266.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +682.6%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +4350%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +317.5%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.7%
Contains more Potassium +10266.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +682.6%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +4350%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180%
Contains more Folate +720%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180%
Contains more Folate +720%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1420%
Contains more Fats +7280%
Contains more Carbs +827%
Contains more Other +1093.3%
Contains more Water +101.2%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +1420%
Contains more Fats +7280%
Contains more Carbs +827%
Contains more Other +1093.3%
Contains more Water +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9981.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9981.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 0.1g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 0.4g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.2g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 3g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 13kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Winter melon
Fiber 3.3g 2.9g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 19mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.4mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 19mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 6mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.7mg 0.61mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.023mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.058mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 0.2µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 13mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.04mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.11mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.4mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.133mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.035mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.002mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.009mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.003mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.037g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.087g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.