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Apple vs. Gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple and Gourd

  • Apple has more Fiber, while Gourd has more Vitamin C, and Zinc.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), 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.
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Gourd
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 7.8% 13% 7.5% 8.7% 19% 5.6% 0.26% 8.6% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.026mg

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.
Apple
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Gourd
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 34% 0.96% 0% 0% 7.3% 5.1% 6% 9.1% 9.2% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Gourd
3
3% 96%
Protein: 0.62 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 95.54 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Gourd
1
13% 27% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.009 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Gourd Opinion
Calories 52kcal 14kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.62g Gourd
Fats 0.17g 0.02g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 10.1mg Gourd
Net carbs 11.41g 2.89g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 3.39g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Gourd
Calcium 6mg 26mg Gourd
Potassium 107mg 150mg Gourd
Iron 0.12mg 0.2mg Gourd
Sugar 10.39g Gourd
Fiber 2.4g 0.5g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.026mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.7mg Gourd
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 13mg Gourd
Sodium 1mg 2mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 16IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.066mg Gourd
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Gourd
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.029mg Gourd
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.022mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.32mg Gourd
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.152mg Gourd
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.04mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg 6µg Gourd
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.002g Gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.004g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.009g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.003mg Gourd
Threonine 0.006mg 0.018mg Gourd
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.033mg Gourd
Leucine 0.013mg 0.036mg Gourd
Lysine 0.012mg 0.021mg Gourd
Methionine 0.001mg 0.004mg Gourd
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.015mg Gourd
Valine 0.012mg 0.027mg Gourd
Histidine 0.005mg 0.004mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Gourd
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
4%
Apple
6%
Gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
8%
Gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gourd
Gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gourd
Gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gourd
Gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Gourd
Gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gourd
Gourd is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169232/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.