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Winter melon vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Winter melon and Beetroot

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, while Beetroot has more Folate, Manganese, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 26% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Beetroot. While Winter melon contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, Beetroot contains only 0.04mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Beets, 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 Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +5316.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +467.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +5316.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +467.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Folate +2080%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Folate +2080%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Protein +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 87.58
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Protein +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%

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 Beetroot
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.4g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 13kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 2.8g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 16mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 19mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 6mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 111mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.61mg 0.35mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.058mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 13mg 4.9mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.031mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.334mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 5µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.009mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.003mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.027g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.032g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.06g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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 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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.