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Wax gourd vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wax gourd and Corn pudding

  • Wax gourd has more Vitamin C, however, Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corn pudding covers your daily Cholesterol needs 24% more than Wax gourd.
  • Corn pudding has 3 times less Vitamin C than Wax gourd. Wax gourd has 10.5mg of Vitamin C, while Corn pudding has 3.7mg.
  • Wax gourd contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Corn pudding, home prepared.

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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 less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +3420%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%
Contains more Selenium +2950%
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 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +3420%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%
Contains more Selenium +2950%

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 C +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.9%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.9%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Protein +1005%
Contains more Fats +2420%
Contains more Carbs +458.2%
Contains more Other +313.3%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Protein +1005%
Contains more Fats +2420%
Contains more Carbs +458.2%
Contains more Other +313.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3951.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3951.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525%

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 Corn pudding
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 15.77g Corn pudding
Protein 0.4g 4.42g Corn pudding
Fats 0.2g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 3.04g 16.97g Corn pudding
Calories 14kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 1.18g 6.59g Wax gourd
Fiber 1g 1.2g Corn pudding
Calcium 18mg 39mg Corn pudding
Iron 0.38mg 0.53mg Corn pudding
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Corn pudding
Phosphorus 17mg 90mg Corn pudding
Potassium 5mg 176mg Corn pudding
Sodium 107mg 282mg Wax gourd
Zinc 0.59mg 0.48mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.022mg 0.043mg Corn pudding
Manganese 0.056mg 0.079mg Corn pudding
Selenium 0.2µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 0IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.27mg Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 10.5mg 3.7mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.069mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.154mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 1.033mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.127mg Corn pudding
Folate 4µg 29µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.5µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.009mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.003mg 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Wax gourd
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.016g 2.451g Wax gourd
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wax gourd Corn pudding
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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.435g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/nutrients
  2. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.