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Celtuce vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Celtuce and Winter melon different?

  • Celtuce is higher than Winter melon in Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Celtuce covers your daily need of Manganese 27% more than Winter melon.
  • Celtuce is lower in Sodium.

Celtuce, 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 Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +5400%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +1086.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +5400%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +1086.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 +112.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 0.1g Celtuce
Protein 0.85g 0.4g Celtuce
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 3g Celtuce
Calories 18kcal 13kcal Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 39mg 19mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.4mg Celtuce
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 19mg Celtuce
Potassium 330mg 6mg Celtuce
Sodium 11mg 111mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.27mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.04mg 0.023mg Celtuce
Manganese 0.688mg 0.058mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 0IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 0µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 19.5mg 13mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.04mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.4mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.133mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.035mg Celtuce
Folate 46µg 5µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.002mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg 0.009mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg 0.003mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg Celtuce
Saturated Fat 0.016g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Celtuce
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.