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Radish vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Radish and Winter melon

  • Radish has more Potassium, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Radish has 5 times more Folate than Winter melon. Radish has 25µg of Folate, while Winter melon has 5µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Radishes, 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 +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +3783.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +3783.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 19

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
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%
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 C +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 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 +70%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.3%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish Winter melon
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.1g Radish
Protein 0.68g 0.4g Radish
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 3.4g 3g Radish
Calories 16kcal 13kcal Radish
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Winter melon
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 25mg 19mg Radish
Iron 0.34mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 20mg 19mg Radish
Potassium 233mg 6mg Radish
Sodium 39mg 111mg Radish
Zinc 0.28mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.05mg 0.023mg Radish
Manganese 0.069mg 0.058mg Radish
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Radish
Vitamin C 14.8mg 13mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.133mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.035mg Radish
Folate 25µg 5µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
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 Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radish Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. 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.