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Wax gourd vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wax gourd and Portobello?

  • Wax gourd is higher in Vitamin C, yet Portobello is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Copper is 41% more.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled types 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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.1%
Contains more Potassium +8640%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +1668.2%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
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 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.1%
Contains more Potassium +8640%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +1668.2%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Equal in Iron - 0.4

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +943%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +943%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +720%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +720%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.6%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 2.24g Portobello
Protein 0.4g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.2g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 3.04g 4.44g Portobello
Calories 14kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 1.18g 2.26g Wax gourd
Fiber 1g 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 18mg 3mg Wax gourd
Iron 0.38mg 0.4mg Portobello
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Portobello
Phosphorus 17mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 5mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 107mg 11mg Portobello
Zinc 0.59mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.022mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.056mg 0.067mg Portobello
Selenium 0.2µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Wax gourd
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 10.5mg 0mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 4µg 19µg Portobello
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.009mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.003mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.064g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.009g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello 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 ($)

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.