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Radish vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Radish and Wax gourd

  • Wax gourd has less Potassium, and Folate than Radish.
  • Radish has 6 times more Folate than Wax gourd. While Radish has 25µg of Folate, Wax gourd has only 4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Radish
Radish
7
:
2
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +4560%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Wax gourd
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +4560%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Radish
Radish
6
:
4
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Wax gourd
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
3
:
2
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.06
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Wax gourd
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 +70%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
0
:
3
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Wax gourd
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 2.04g Wax gourd
Protein 0.68g 0.4g Radish
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 3.4g 3.04g Radish
Calories 16kcal 14kcal Radish
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 1.6g 1g Radish
Calcium 25mg 18mg Radish
Iron 0.34mg 0.38mg Wax gourd
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 20mg 17mg Radish
Potassium 233mg 5mg Radish
Sodium 39mg 107mg Radish
Zinc 0.28mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.05mg 0.022mg Radish
Manganese 0.069mg 0.056mg Radish
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Radish
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 14.8mg 10.5mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.034mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.001mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.384mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.121mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.032mg Radish
Folate 25µg 4µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.002mg Radish
Threonine 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.033mg 0.009mg Radish
Methionine 0.01mg 0.003mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.013mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radish Wax gourd
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Radish
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.