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Macadamia vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Winter melon

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 177% higher.
  • Winter melon has 754 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon has 0.016g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 +347.4%
Contains more Iron +822.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.5%
Contains more Potassium +6033.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +3187%
Contains more Manganese +7022.4%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +347.4%
Contains more Iron +822.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.5%
Contains more Potassium +6033.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +3187%
Contains more Manganese +7022.4%
Contains more Selenium +1700%

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 +2887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +983.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 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 +2887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +983.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1877.5%
Contains more Fats +37785%
Contains more Carbs +360.7%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Water +6966.2%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +1877.5%
Contains more Fats +37785%
Contains more Carbs +360.7%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Water +6966.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159027%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159027%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 0.1g Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 0.4g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.2g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 3g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 13kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Winter melon
Fiber 8.6g 2.9g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 19mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.4mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 10mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 19mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 6mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 111mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.61mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.058mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.2µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.04mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.11mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.4mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.133mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.035mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 5µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.002mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.009mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg 0.003mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.037g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.087g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
43%
Macadamia
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.