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Kale vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kale and Winter melon?

  • Kale is richer than Winter melon in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 76% more.
  • Kale has 38 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Kale has 228mg of Potassium, Winter melon has only 6mg.

We used Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this article.

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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 +278.9%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +3700%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +578.3%
Contains more Manganese +617.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +3700%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +578.3%
Contains more Manganese +617.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%

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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 C +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +375%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kale Winter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Kale Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0.1g Kale
Protein 1.9g 0.4g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 3g Kale
Calories 28kcal 13kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g Winter melon
Fiber 2g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 72mg 19mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.4mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Kale
Phosphorus 28mg 19mg Kale
Potassium 228mg 6mg Kale
Sodium 23mg 111mg Kale
Zinc 0.24mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.156mg 0.023mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg 0.058mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 0IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 0µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 13mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.04mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.035mg Kale
Folate 13µg 5µg Kale
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.002mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg 0.009mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg 0.003mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.087g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale Winter melon
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
258%
Kale
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.