Red leaf lettuce vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Red leaf lettuce and Winter melon
- Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin A, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily Vitamin A needs 42% more than Winter melon.
- Winter melon has 31 times less Potassium than Red leaf lettuce. Red leaf lettuce has 187mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, red leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3016.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.016g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
71%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce 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 ($)