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Potato flour vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato flour and Wax gourd?

  • Potato flour is richer than Wax gourd in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 57% more.
  • Potato flour has 200 times more Potassium than Wax gourd. While Potato flour has 1001mg of Potassium, Wax gourd has only 5mg.

We used Potato flour 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 Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +263.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.2%
Contains more Potassium +19920%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Copper +795.5%
Contains more Manganese +458.9%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +263.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.2%
Contains more Potassium +19920%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Copper +795.5%
Contains more Manganese +458.9%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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 E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2303.1%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 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% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2303.1%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1625%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +2633.6%
Contains more Other +946.7%
Contains more Water +1373.3%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1625%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +2633.6%
Contains more Other +946.7%
Contains more Water +1373.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.5%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Wax gourd
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 Potato flour Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 2.04g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 0.4g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.2g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 3.04g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 14kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 5.9g 1g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 18mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.38mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 17mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 5mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 107mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.197mg 0.022mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.056mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.2µg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.08mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 10.5mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.034mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.001mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.384mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.121mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.032mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 4µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.002mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.009mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.003mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.088g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Wax gourd
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
31%
Potato flour
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.