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Winter melon vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Winter melon and Collard Greens

  • Winter melon has less Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Collard Greens covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 42% more than Winter melon.
  • Collard Greens contains 7 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon contains 111mg of Sodium, while Collard Greens contains 15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Calcium +642.1%
Contains more Iron +182.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +779.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Calcium +642.1%
Contains more Iron +182.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +779.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +577.5%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Carbs +88.3%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Water - 90.18
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +577.5%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Carbs +88.3%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Water - 90.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Collard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 1.65g Collard Greens
Protein 0.4g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.2g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 3g 5.65g Collard Greens
Calories 13kcal 33kcal Collard Greens
Sugar 0.4g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 19mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 0.4mg 1.13mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Collard Greens
Phosphorus 19mg 32mg Collard Greens
Potassium 6mg 117mg Collard Greens
Sodium 111mg 15mg Collard Greens
Zinc 0.61mg 0.23mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.051mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.058mg 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 0IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 13mg 18.2mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.106mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.575mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.128mg Collard Greens
Folate 5µg 16µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.009mg 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.003mg 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.047g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.026g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.173g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Collard Greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
138%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.