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Wax gourd vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wax gourd and Russet potato

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 in Russet potato is higher than in Wax gourd.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 25% more than Wax gourd.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 0.44% 14% 7.3% 16% 7.3% 14% 7.3% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10900%
Contains more IronIron +181.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +386.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 35% 0% 1.6% 0% 8.5% 0.23% 7.2% 7.3% 7.4% 0% 7% 3% 2.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1006.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +605.3%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Russet potato Opinion
Calories 14kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 0.4g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Wax gourd
Vitamin C 10.5mg 8.3mg Wax gourd
Net carbs 2.04g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 3.04g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 5mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.38mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.18g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 1g 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.022mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.59mg 0.35mg Wax gourd
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 17mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 107mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.07mg Wax gourd
Manganese 0.056mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2µg Wax gourd
Folate 4µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 4.9mg 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.032g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.003g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.054g Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.009mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.003mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wax gourd Russet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

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 - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato 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 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.