Wax gourd vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wax gourd and Celtuce different?
- Celtuce has more Manganese, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 27% higher.
- Wax gourd contains 10 times more Sodium than Celtuce. While Wax gourd contains 107mg of Sodium, Celtuce contains only 11mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Celtuce, raw are the varieties used 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 ZincZinc | +118.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1128.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
~equal in
Water
~94.5g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 14kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 19.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.04g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 17mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3500IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 175µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.688mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 46µg |
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| Choline | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.052mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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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
6%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce 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 ($)