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Winter melon vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter melon and Gratin?

  • Winter melon has less Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5 than Gratin.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% higher.
  • Winter melon contains less Sodium.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.7%
Contains more Potassium +6500%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +177.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.7%
Contains more Potassium +6500%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +177.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin C +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +1165%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Carbs +275.7%
Contains more Other +593.3%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +1165%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Carbs +275.7%
Contains more Other +593.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5708.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5708.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%

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 Gratin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 0.4g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.2g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 3g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 13kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 2.9g 1.8g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.4mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 19mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 6mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 111mg 433mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.61mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.023mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.058mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 0.2µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 13mg 9.9mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 5µg 11µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.009mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.003mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 4.733g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Gratin
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
9%
Winter melon
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.