Pea vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pea and Wax gourd different?
- Pea has more Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Wax gourd.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3058% higher.
- Pea contains 16 times more Folate than Wax gourd. While Pea contains 63µg of Folate, Wax gourd contains only 4µg.
Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +290% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +305.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +686.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +837.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +850% |
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 CVitamin C | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +661.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126346.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +825% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1475% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +506.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +94.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 84kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 5.36g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.13g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 15.63g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 5.93g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 5.5g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 801IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 40µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 29.7mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.193mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg |
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| Valine | 0.232mg |
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| Histidine | 0.105mg |
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| Fructose | 0.41g |
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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
738%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)