Nopales vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Nopales and Wax gourd?
- Nopales are richer than Wax gourd in Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Nopales' daily need coverage for Manganese is 17% more.
- Nopales have 51 times more Potassium than Wax gourd. While Nopales have 257mg of Potassium, Wax gourd has only 5mg.
We used Nopales, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +811.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5040% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +716.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +89.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.04g
~equal in
Water
~96.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.016g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 1.15g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.016g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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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
10%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales 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 Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.016 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.