Wax gourd vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wax gourd and sweet onion different?
- Wax gourd is richer in vitamin C, while sweet onion is higher in vitamin B6.
- Wax gourd contains 13 times more sodium than sweet onion. Wax gourd contains 107mg of sodium, while sweet onion contains 8mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, sweet, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2280% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.2% |
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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.4% |
~equal in
Water
~91.24g
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Other
~0.33g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 4.8mg | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 5mg | 119mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 7.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.04g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.