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Broth vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broth and Winter melon

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while Winter melon has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1033% more than Winter melon.
  • The amount of Sodium in Winter melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
7
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3
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +5050%
Contains more Manganese +158.6%
Contains more Selenium +13900%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +577.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +5050%
Contains more Manganese +158.6%
Contains more Selenium +13900%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +577.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
Broth
Broth
10
:
1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1081.8%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Winter melon
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1081.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
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1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Protein +4065%
Contains more Fats +6840%
Contains more Carbs +500.3%
Contains more Other +16293.3%
Contains more Water +4133.5%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +4065%
Contains more Fats +6840%
Contains more Carbs +500.3%
Contains more Other +16293.3%
Contains more Water +4133.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
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1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14386.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5049.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14386.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5049.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 0.1g Broth
Protein 16.66g 0.4g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.2g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 3g Broth
Calories 267kcal 13kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Winter melon
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 187mg 19mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.4mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 10mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 19mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 6mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.09mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0mg 0.023mg Winter melon
Manganese 0.15mg 0.058mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 0.2µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.11mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.4mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.133mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.035mg Broth
Folate 32µg 5µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.037g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.087g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 23764mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.