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Winter melon vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter melon and Agar?

  • Winter melon has less Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Agar.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 263% higher.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Seaweed, agar, dried types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +3189.5%
Contains more Iron +5250%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +18650%
Contains more Zinc +850.8%
Contains more Copper +2552.2%
Contains more Manganese +7313.8%
Contains more Selenium +3600%
Equal in Sodium - 102
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Calcium +3189.5%
Contains more Iron +5250%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +18650%
Contains more Zinc +850.8%
Contains more Copper +2552.2%
Contains more Manganese +7313.8%
Contains more Selenium +3600%
Equal in Sodium - 102

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.
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Agar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.7%
Contains more Folate +11500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.7%
Contains more Folate +11500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1007.1%
Contains more Protein +1452.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +2596%
Contains more Other +1210%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +1007.1%
Contains more Protein +1452.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +2596%
Contains more Other +1210%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Winter melon Agar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Agar Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 73.18g Agar
Protein 0.4g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 3g 80.88g Agar
Calories 13kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 19mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.4mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 10mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg Agar
Potassium 6mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 111mg 102mg Agar
Zinc 0.61mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.023mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.058mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.2µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.01mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.202mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 5µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.061g Winter melon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.027g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Agar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
9%
Winter melon
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agar
Agar contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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 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 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.

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.