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Dandelion greens vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Wax gourd

  • Wax gourd contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 646% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +938.9%
Contains more Iron +715.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +7840%
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Copper +677.3%
Contains more Manganese +510.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +938.9%
Contains more Iron +715.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +7840%
Contains less Sodium -29%
Contains more Copper +677.3%
Contains more Manganese +510.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%

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 E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +684.4%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +684.4%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +575%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +12.2%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +575%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.04g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.4g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.04g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 14kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 1.18g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.38mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 5mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 107mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.171mg 0.022mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.056mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.08mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 10.5mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.034mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.001mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.384mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.032mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2.8µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.088g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Wax gourd
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
246%
Dandelion greens
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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