Wax gourd vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wax gourd and zucchini
- Wax gourd contains less vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and manganese than zucchini.
- Zucchini contains 13 times less sodium than wax gourd. Wax gourd contains 107mg of sodium, while zucchini contains 8mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.1% |
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 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.11g
~equal in
Water
~94.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.091g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 17.9mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 261mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
| Folate | 4µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.177mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 4.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 3.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.04g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.