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Winter melon vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Winter melon and Coca-Cola

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Zinc in Winter melon is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Winter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 14% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coca-Cola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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
9
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +2950%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +2950%
Contains more Copper +2200%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
7
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Coca-Cola
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
4
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Protein +471.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Equal in Water - 90.31
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +471.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Equal in Water - 90.31

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 Coca-Cola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.4g 0.07g Winter melon
Fats 0.2g 0.02g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Calories 13kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
Sugar 8.97g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 0g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 2mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 19mg 10mg Winter melon
Potassium 6mg 2mg Winter melon
Sodium 111mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.61mg 0.02mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.001mg Winter melon
Manganese 0.058mg 0.002mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Winter melon
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0mg Winter melon
Folate 5µg 0µg Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.