Winter melon vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between winter melon and cherries?
- Winter melon is richer in vitamin B2 and fiber, yet cherries are richer in vitamin A and copper.
- Cherries' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
- Winter melon has 37 times more sodium than cherries. Winter melon has 111mg of sodium, while cherries have 3mg.
We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Cherries, sour, red, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +510% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2783.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +352.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.1% |
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 | +30% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.023mg | 0.104mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
Potassium | 6mg | 173mg | 5% |
Sodium | 111mg | 3mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2.9g | 1.6g | 5% |
Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
Vitamin C | 13mg | 10mg | 3% |
Carbs | 3g | 12.18g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
Calories | 13kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.4mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.4g | 1g | 1% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.1g | 10.58g | N/A |
Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
Calcium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 8.49g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.068g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.082g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.09g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +306% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.09g