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Chicken meat vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken meat and Winter melon

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin C.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 51% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 +215%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +857.9%
Contains more Potassium +3616.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +218%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Selenium +11850%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +215%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +857.9%
Contains more Potassium +3616.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +218%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Selenium +11850%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +190%

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 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6725%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.6%
Equal in Other - 0.3
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +6725%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.6%
Equal in Other - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14332.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3313.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14332.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3313.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Winter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Winter melon
Protein 27.3g 0.4g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 0.2g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 3g Winter melon
Calories 239kcal 13kcal Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 15mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 1.26mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 19mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 6mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 111mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 0.61mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.023mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 23.9µg 0.2µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.04mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.133mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.035mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.002mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.009mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.003mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.037g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.087g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.774g)
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 - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.