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Meatball vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Meatball and Winter melon

  • Meatball has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Winter melon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Meatball covers your daily Copper needs 76% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 +31.6%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.5%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +195.1%
Contains more Copper +2969.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.5%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +195.1%
Contains more Copper +2969.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%

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 B1 +2245%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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 B1 +2245%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5150%
Contains more Fats +4400%
Contains more Carbs +166.7%
Contains more Other +1233.3%
Contains more Water +65.7%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +5150%
Contains more Fats +4400%
Contains more Carbs +166.7%
Contains more Other +1233.3%
Contains more Water +65.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5813.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5263.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5813.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5263.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0.1g Meatball
Protein 21g 0.4g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.2g Meatball
Carbs 8g 3g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 13kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g Winter melon
Fiber 4.6g 2.9g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 19mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 0.4mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 19mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 6mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 1.8mg 0.61mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.023mg Meatball
Manganese 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Meatball
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.04mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.11mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.4mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.133mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.035mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.037g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.087g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.