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Chrysanthemum vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chrysanthemum and Winter melon

  • Chrysanthemum has more Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Folate needs 43% more than Winter melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +9350%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +495.7%
Contains more Manganese +1525.9%
Equal in Sodium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +9350%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +495.7%
Contains more Manganese +1525.9%
Equal in Sodium - 111

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 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +3440%
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +3440%
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +740%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 +740%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Carbs - 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.
Chrysanthemum Winter melon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 0.1g Winter melon
Protein 3.36g 0.4g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calories 24kcal 13kcal Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 2.9g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 19mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 0.4mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 19mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 6mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.71mg 0.61mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.023mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.943mg 0.058mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 2320IU 0IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 0µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 1.4mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.04mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.11mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.4mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.133mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.035mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 5µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.