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Wax gourd vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wax gourd and Fennel

  • Wax gourd contains less Vitamin K, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE than Fennel.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% higher.
  • Fennel contains 3 times less Zinc than Wax gourd. Wax gourd contains 0.59mg of Zinc, while Fennel contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fennel, bulb, 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 Zinc +195%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +8180%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +241.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +8180%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +241.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +2142.9%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +2142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21
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: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 0.4g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3.04g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 14kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 1.18g 3.93g Wax gourd
Fiber 1g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 18mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.38mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 17mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 5mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 107mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 0.59mg 0.2mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.022mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.056mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.01mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 4µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.09g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wax gourd Fennel
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.