Edamame vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edamame and winter melon
- Edamame has more folate, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and fiber; however, winter melon is higher in vitamin C.
- Edamame covers your daily folate needs 77% more than winter melon.
- Winter melon contains 73 times less potassium than edamame. Edamame contains 436mg of potassium, while winter melon contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +467.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +789.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1665.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +113.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2877.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +303.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.156 g
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 | +3364.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2378.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 311µg | 5µg | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.024mg | 0.058mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.345mg | 0.023mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.4mg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.91g | 0.4g | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 26.7µg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 169mg | 19mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g | 0.087g | 14% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Choline | 56.3mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 2.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 0.2g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 13kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.68mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.395mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 0.016g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.037g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.915mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.91g | 3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.71g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.126mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.745mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.745mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
40%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame 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 ($)