Winter melon vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Winter melon and Daikon
- Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, and Fiber, while Daikon has more Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate.
- Winter melon contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Daikon. While Winter melon contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, Daikon contains only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Radishes, oriental, 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 ZincZinc | +306.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3683.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.3% |
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +117.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 13kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 13mg | 22mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.1g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 3g | 4.1g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 6mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Sugar | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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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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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Daikon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)