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Winter melon vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Fennel

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, however, Fennel is richer in Potassium, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel covers your daily Potassium needs 12% more than Winter melon.
  • Fennel has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Winter melon. Winter melon has 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, while Fennel has 0.032mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Fennel, bulb, 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 Zinc +205%
Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 0.4g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 13kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 19mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.4mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 19mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 6mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 111mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.058mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 13mg 12mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.01mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.032mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 5µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.09g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Fennel
Low Fats diet Equal
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.