Napa cabbage vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between napa cabbage and winter melon
- Napa cabbage has more folate, copper, and manganese, while winter melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B2.
- Winter melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 11% more than napa cabbage.
- Napa cabbage contains 15 times more potassium than winter melon. While napa cabbage contains 87mg of potassium, winter melon contains only 6mg.
- The amount of sodium in napa cabbage is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +317.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
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Water
~96.1g
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 13mg | 11% |
| Folate | 43µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 12kcal | 13kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 3g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
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
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Napa cabbage 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.