Cauliflower vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cauliflower and winter melon different?
- Cauliflower is higher than winter melon in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 39% more than winter melon.
- Cauliflower contains 50 times more potassium than winter melon. Cauliflower contains 299mg of potassium, while winter melon contains 6mg.
Cauliflower, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4883.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +401.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +425.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1040% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +380% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.3% |
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.037g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 13mg | 39% |
| Folate | 57µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.035mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.133mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6mg | 9% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 13kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)