Turnip vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turnip and Winter melon?
- Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, yet Winter melon is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Turnip has 32 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Turnip has 191mg of Potassium, Winter melon has only 6mg.
We used Turnips, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3083.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 CVitamin C | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +516.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)