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Portobello vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Portobello and Winter melon?

  • Portobello is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Copper is 41% higher.
  • Portobello has 110 times more Selenium than Winter melon. Portobello has 21.9µg of Selenium, while Winter melon has 0.2µg.
  • Portobello contains less Sodium.

We used Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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.
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +610.5%
Contains more Potassium +7183.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +1591.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +610.5%
Contains more Potassium +7183.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +1591.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +720%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +720%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 0.1g Portobello
Protein 3.28g 0.4g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.2g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 3g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 13kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g Winter melon
Fiber 2.2g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 3mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.4mg
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 19mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 6mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 111mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.61mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.023mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.058mg Portobello
Selenium 21.9µg 0.2µg Portobello
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.04mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.11mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.4mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.133mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.035mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 5µg Portobello
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.002mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.009mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.003mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.087g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
30%
Portobello
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.