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Avocado vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Avocado and Winter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 in Avocado is higher than in Winter melon.
  • Avocado covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 25% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has 133 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado has 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon has 0.016g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +7983.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Copper +726.1%
Contains more Manganese +144.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +7983.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Copper +726.1%
Contains more Manganese +144.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +634.3%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +634.3%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Carbs +184.3%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Contains more Water +31.2%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +400%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Carbs +184.3%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26383.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1987.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26383.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1987.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 0.1g Avocado
Protein 2g 0.4g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.2g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 3g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 13kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Winter melon
Fiber 6.7g 2.9g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.55mg 0.4mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 19mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 6mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 111mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.61mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.023mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.058mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 0IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.04mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.11mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.4mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.133mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.035mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 5µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.002mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg 0.009mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.003mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.037g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.087g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Winter melon
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
35%
Avocado
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.