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Tomato vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tomato and Winter melon

  • Tomato has more Potassium, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Tomato has 40 times more Potassium than Winter melon. Tomato has 237mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
  • Tomato is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +3850%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +3850%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Tomato
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 +120%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.087
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.4%
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.
Tomato 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 0.1g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 0.4g Tomato
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3.89g 3g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 13kcal Tomato
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Winter melon
Fiber 1.2g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 10mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.27mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Tomato
Phosphorus 24mg 19mg Tomato
Potassium 237mg 6mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 111mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.059mg 0.023mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg 0.058mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 833IU 0IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 0µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 13.7mg 13mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.4mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.035mg Tomato
Folate 15µg 5µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.002mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg 0.009mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg 0.003mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.