Mustard vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and winter melon different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and copper; however, winter melon is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 61% higher.
- Mustard contains 10 times more sodium than winter melon. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, winter melon contains only 111mg.
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +468.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +627.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
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 | +342.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +835% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1570% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1023.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 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 | +5797.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +789.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.2µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 111mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.058mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.087g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.037g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.2g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)