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Winter melon vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Arrowroot

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 83% more than Winter melon.
  • Arrowroot has 7 times less Vitamin C than Winter melon. Winter melon has 13mg of Vitamin C, while Arrowroot has 1.9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Arrowroot, 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 +216.7%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +7466.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +7466.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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 C +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +6660%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +6660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Protein +960%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Protein +960%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 0.4g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 13kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 6mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 10mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 19mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 6mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 111mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.61mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.023mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.058mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 13mg 1.9mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.059mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 5µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.039g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.004g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Arrowroot
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
9%
Winter melon
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

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 - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.