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Chicory vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicory and Winter melon

  • Chicory has more Folate, and Potassium, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Winter melon is 11% higher.
  • Winter melon has 35 times less Potassium than Chicory. Chicory has 211mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
  • Chicory is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +3416.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +281.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +3416.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +281.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 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 B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +125%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.7%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 0.1g Chicory
Protein 0.9g 0.4g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 4g 3g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 13kcal Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Iron 0.24mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 26mg 19mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 6mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 111mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.051mg 0.023mg Chicory
Manganese 0.1mg 0.058mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin C 2.8mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.04mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.133mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.035mg Chicory
Folate 37µg 5µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.002mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg 0.009mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg 0.003mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicory 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
7%
Chicory
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.