Wax gourd vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wax gourd and cucumber different?
- Wax gourd is higher in vitamin C; however, cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for cucumber is 11% higher.
- Wax gourd contains 54 times more sodium than cucumber. While wax gourd contains 107mg of sodium, cucumber contains only 2mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, 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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2840% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +485.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 16.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 2.8mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 147mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.04g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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