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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~94.52g
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
0.024 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.
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| 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
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| Vitamin C | 13mg | 2.8mg | 11% |
| Folate | 5µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 211mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3g | 4g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.