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Kanpyo vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kanpyo and Wax gourd

  • Wax gourd contains less Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Calcium than Kanpyo.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Iron is 59% higher.
  • Wax gourd contains 316 times less Potassium than Kanpyo. Kanpyo contains 1582mg of Potassium, while Wax gourd contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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.
Kanpyo
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 0.44% 14% 7.3% 16% 7.3% 14% 7.3% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1455.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31540%
Contains more IronIron +1247.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1868.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +893.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1005.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1930.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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.
Kanpyo
5
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 0%
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 35% 0% 1.6% 0% 8.5% 0.23% 7.2% 7.3% 7.4% 0% 7% 3% 2.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2009.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1562.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
4
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 ProteinProtein +2045%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2039.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1853.3%
Contains more WaterWater +381%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
2
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.244 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Wax gourd Opinion
Calories 258kcal 14kcal Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 0.4g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Kanpyo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 10.5mg Wax gourd
Net carbs 55.23g 2.04g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 3.04g Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 10mg Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 18mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 5mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.38mg Kanpyo
Sugar 1.18g Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 1g Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.022mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.59mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 17mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 107mg Kanpyo
Vitamin E 0.08mg Wax gourd
Manganese 1.137mg 0.056mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.2µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.001mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.384mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.121mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.032mg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 2.8µg Wax gourd
Folate 61µg 4µg Kanpyo
Choline 4.9mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.037g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.088g Kanpyo
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Wax gourd
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Kanpyo
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.