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Dates vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dates and Winter melon

  • Dates have more Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Dates covers your daily Fiber needs 20% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has 109 times less Potassium than Dates . Dates have 656mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor 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 +105.3%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +10833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +795.7%
Contains more Manganese +351.7%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +10833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +795.7%
Contains more Manganese +351.7%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%

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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +512.5%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +2401%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +368.1%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 +512.5%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +2401%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +368.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 0.1g Dates
Protein 2.45g 0.4g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0.2g Dates
Carbs 75.03g 3g Dates
Calories 282kcal 13kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Winter melon
Fiber 8g 2.9g Dates
Calcium 39mg 19mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 0.4mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 10mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 19mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 6mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 111mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.206mg 0.023mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.058mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.04mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.133mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.035mg Dates
Folate 19µg 5µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.002mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg 0.009mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg 0.003mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.