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Brussels sprouts vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and Winter melon

  • Winter melon contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 80% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 65 times less Potassium than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 389mg of Potassium, while Winter melon contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6383.3%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%

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.
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +745%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.3%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175762.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts 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 Brussels sprouts Winter melon Opinion
Calories 43kcal 13kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.4g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 13mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 0.1g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 19mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 6mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Winter melon
Fiber 3.8g 2.9g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 69mg 19mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 111mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.058mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.4mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.133mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 5µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.087g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.002mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.009mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.003mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Winter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
8%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.