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 PotassiumPotassium | +3416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +364.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 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 | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.9g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | |
| Potassium | 211mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.4mg |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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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
6%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.