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Winter melon vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Winter melon and Savoy cabbage?

  • Winter melon is higher in Vitamin B2, yet Savoy cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 20% more.
  • Winter melon has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Savoy cabbage. While Winter melon has 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, Savoy cabbage has only 0.03mg.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw types 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.
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +3733.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +3733.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Iron - 0.4

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 B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442.9%
Contains more Folate +1500%
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442.9%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 91
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 3g Savoy cabbage
Protein 0.4g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 13kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 19mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.4mg
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 19mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 6mg 230mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 111mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.61mg 0.27mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.058mg 0.18mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 13mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.03mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 5µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.009mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.003mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.007g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.049g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Savoy cabbage
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
9%
Winter melon
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage 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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.