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Winter melon vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Winter melon and Chicory

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicory has more Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Winter melon is 11% higher.
  • Chicory has 56 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon has 111mg of Sodium, while Chicory has 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Chicory, witloof, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3416.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +640%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.145mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Chicory Opinion
Calories 13kcal 17kcal Chicory
Protein 0.4g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Winter melon
Vitamin C 13mg 2.8mg Winter melon
Net carbs 0.1g 0.9g Chicory
Carbs 3g 4g Chicory
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Potassium 6mg 211mg Chicory
Iron 0.4mg 0.24mg Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.023mg 0.051mg Chicory
Zinc 0.61mg 0.16mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 19mg 26mg Chicory
Sodium 111mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chicory
Manganese 0.058mg 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.027mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.16mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 5µg 37µg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.024g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.002g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.044g Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.009mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.003mg 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Chicory
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Winter melon
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.