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Corned beef vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corned beef and winter melon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in corned beef is higher than in winter melon.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than winter melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2316.7%
Contains more IronIron +365%
Contains more CopperCopper +569.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +650.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +557.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4442.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9390%
Contains more OtherOther +763.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +538.3%
Contains more WaterWater +60.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24818.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +670.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Winter melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.2µg 59%
Sodium 973mg 111mg 37%
Protein 18.17g 0.4g 36%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.61mg 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Fats 18.98g 0.2g 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.016g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.037g 23%
Iron 1.86mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.035mg 15%
Copper 0.154mg 0.023mg 15%
Phosphorus 125mg 19mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Calories 251kcal 13kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.133mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 145mg 6mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.087g 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 0.47g 3g 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 0.1g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Winter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Corned beef
8%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.