Winter melon vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are winter melon and custard apple different?
- Custard apple has more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C than winter melon.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for custard apple is 14% higher.
- Winter melon contains 28 times more sodium than custard apple. While winter melon contains 111mg of sodium, custard apple contains only 4mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.4% |
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:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +740% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 B6 | 0.035mg | 0.221mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 382mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 19.2mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3g | 25.2g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 101kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 22.8g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
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.