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Winter melon vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Chrysanthemum

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, however, Chrysanthemum is richer in Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Folate needs 43% more than Winter melon.
  • Chrysanthemum has 9 times less Vitamin C than Winter melon. Winter melon has 13mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum has 1.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
2
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +9350%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +495.7%
Contains more Manganese +1525.9%
Equal in Sodium - 118
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +9350%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +495.7%
Contains more Manganese +1525.9%
Equal in Sodium - 118

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
1
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +3440%
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%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +3440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
4
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Protein +740%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +740%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 0.02g Winter melon
Protein 0.4g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.2g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3g 3.02g Chrysanthemum
Calories 13kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.9g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 19mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.4mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 19mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 6mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 111mg 118mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.023mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.058mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 13mg 1.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 5µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Chrysanthemum
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.