Wax gourd vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wax gourd and Red leaf lettuce
- Wax gourd has more Vitamin C, while Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 115% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 3 times less Zinc than Wax gourd. Wax gourd contains 0.59mg of Zinc, while Red leaf lettuce contains 0.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 ZincZinc | +195% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3640% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4910.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.22g
~equal in
Water
~95.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.017g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 14kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 1.33g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.04g | 1.36g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 2.26g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 17mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7492IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 375µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 140.3µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 4.9mg | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.045mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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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%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce 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 ($)