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Winter melon vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter melon and Green bean?

  • Winter melon has less Manganese, and Folate than Green bean.
  • Winter melon has 111 times more Sodium than Green bean. Winter melon has 111mg of Sodium, while Green bean has 1mg.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
8
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Zinc +144%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +2333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Zinc +144%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +2333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
3
:
7
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +560%
Winter melon
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
4
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +372.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +372.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
2
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

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 Green bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 4.68g Green bean
Protein 0.4g 1.89g Green bean
Fats 0.2g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 3g 7.88g Green bean
Calories 13kcal 35kcal Green bean
Sugar 3.63g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 19mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.4mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 19mg 29mg Green bean
Potassium 6mg 146mg Green bean
Sodium 111mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.61mg 0.25mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.058mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 13mg 9.7mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.097mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.074mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.056mg Green bean
Folate 5µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.009mg 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.003mg 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.064g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.011g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Green bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Winter melon
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.