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Wax gourd vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wax gourd and Radish

  • Wax gourd has less Potassium, and Folate than Radish.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, 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.
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
2
:
7
Radish
Radish
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +4560%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Wax gourd
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +4560%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
4
:
6
Radish
Radish
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +525%
Wax gourd
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%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
2
:
3
Radish
Radish
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 95.27
Wax gourd
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 95.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
3
:
0
Radish
Radish
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Wax gourd
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%

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 Radish
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Radish Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 1.8g Wax gourd
Protein 0.4g 0.68g Radish
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Wax gourd
Carbs 3.04g 3.4g Radish
Calories 14kcal 16kcal Radish
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.18g 1.86g Wax gourd
Fiber 1g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 18mg 25mg Radish
Iron 0.38mg 0.34mg Wax gourd
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 17mg 20mg Radish
Potassium 5mg 233mg Radish
Sodium 107mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 0.59mg 0.28mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.022mg 0.05mg Radish
Manganese 0.056mg 0.069mg Radish
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Radish
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Radish
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 10.5mg 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.012mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.039mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 0.254mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.165mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.071mg Radish
Folate 4µg 25µg Radish
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.3µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.009mg Radish
Threonine 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.009mg 0.033mg Radish
Methionine 0.003mg 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.013mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.032g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.017g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.048g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wax gourd Radish
Low Fats diet ok
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.