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Wax gourd vs. Chanterelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wax gourd and Chanterelle

  • Wax gourd has less Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Chanterelle.
  • Chanterelle covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than Wax gourd.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Mushrooms, Chanterelle, 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 +20%
Contains more Iron +813.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.3%
Contains more Potassium +10020%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +1504.5%
Contains more Manganese +410.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 131% 10% 25% 45% 2% 20% 118% 38% 12%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +813.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.3%
Contains more Potassium +10020%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +1504.5%
Contains more Manganese +410.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%

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 B1 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
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%
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% 159% 0% 4% 50% 77% 65% 11% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +272.5%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +125.7%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Equal in Water - 89.85
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 6.86 g
Water: 89.85 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +272.5%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +125.7%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Equal in Water - 89.85

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Chanterelle Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 3.06g Chanterelle
Protein 0.4g 1.49g Chanterelle
Fats 0.2g 0.53g Chanterelle
Carbs 3.04g 6.86g Chanterelle
Calories 14kcal 38kcal Chanterelle
Sugar 1.18g 1.16g Chanterelle
Fiber 1g 3.8g Chanterelle
Calcium 18mg 15mg Wax gourd
Iron 0.38mg 3.47mg Chanterelle
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Chanterelle
Phosphorus 17mg 57mg Chanterelle
Potassium 5mg 506mg Chanterelle
Sodium 107mg 9mg Chanterelle
Zinc 0.59mg 0.71mg Chanterelle
Copper 0.022mg 0.353mg Chanterelle
Manganese 0.056mg 0.286mg Chanterelle
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Chanterelle
Vitamin E 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin D 0IU 212IU Chanterelle
Vitamin D 0µg 5.3µg Chanterelle
Vitamin C 10.5mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.215mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 4.085mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 1.075mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.044mg Chanterelle
Folate 4µg 2µg Wax gourd
Vitamin K 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.016g Chanterelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wax gourd Chanterelle
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
6%
Wax gourd
30%
Chanterelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
40%
Chanterelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/nutrients
  2. Chanterelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168422/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.