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Potato wedges vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Winter melon

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Winter melon have more Vitamin B2.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 24% more than Winter melon.
  • Potato wedges contain 66 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Potato wedges contain 394mg of Potassium, Winter melon contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +6466.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +6466.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%

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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +575%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +750%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +40.7%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +575%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +750%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3821.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3821.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 0.1g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.4g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 13kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Winter melon
Fiber 2g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 15mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.7mg 0.4mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 19mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 6mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 111mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg Winter melon
Manganese 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin C 11.2mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.035mg Potato wedges
Folate 5µg Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.037g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.087g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.534g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.