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Pumpkin leaves vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin leaves and Winter melon

  • Winter melon contains less Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Magnesium than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin leaves are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, 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 +105.3%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +7166.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +512.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +7166.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +512.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +205%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.4%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.4%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +687.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +687.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.5%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 3g Winter melon
Calories 19kcal 13kcal Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 39mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.4mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 10mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 6mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 111mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.133mg 0.023mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.058mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.4mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.035mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 5µg Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.002mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.009mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.003mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.037g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.