Nopales vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Nopales and Winter melon?
- Nopales are richer in Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Winter melon is richer in Vitamin B2.
- Nopales' daily need coverage for Manganese is 17% higher.
- Nopales have 43 times more Potassium than Winter melon. Nopales have 257mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
We used Nopales, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+763.2%
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Iron
+47.5%
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Magnesium
+420%
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Potassium
+4183.3%
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Sodium
-81.1%
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Copper
+126.1%
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Manganese
+687.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+18.8%
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Zinc
+144%
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Calcium
+763.2%
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Iron
+47.5%
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Magnesium
+420%
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Potassium
+4183.3%
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Sodium
-81.1%
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Copper
+126.1%
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Manganese
+687.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+18.8%
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Zinc
+144%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Vitamin C
+39.8%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+168.3%
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Folate
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Vitamin C
+39.8%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+168.3%
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Folate
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+230%
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Carbs
+11%
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Other
+280%
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Fats
+122.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3
Equal in Water - 96.1
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+230%
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Carbs
+11%
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+280%
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Fats
+122.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3
Equal in Water - 96.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+105.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.016
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.087 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+105.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.016
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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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 0.1g |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 3g |
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| Calories | 16kcal | 13kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.9g |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 6mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.023mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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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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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.016g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.087g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
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.