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Salsify vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Salsify and Wax gourd

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Wax gourd has more Vitamin C.
  • Salsify's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 14% more.
  • Salsify has 173 times more Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd. Salsify has 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Wax gourd has 0.001mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +5560%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +218.2%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +5560%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +218.2%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%

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 E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +581.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.384
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +581.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.384

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +582.5%
Contains more Carbs +405.3%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
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 +582.5%
Contains more Carbs +405.3%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.04g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 0.4g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 15.36g 3.04g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 14kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 3.1g 1g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 18mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.38mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 17mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 5mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 107mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.07mg 0.022mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.056mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Salsify
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 10.5mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.034mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.001mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.384mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.121mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.032mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 4µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsify Wax gourd
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
13%
Salsify
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify 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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.