Winter melon vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are winter melon and gingerbread different?
- Winter melon is higher in vitamin C; however, gingerbread is richer in iron, selenium, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for gingerbread is 31% higher.
- Winter melon contains 130 times more vitamin C than gingerbread. While winter melon contains 13mg of vitamin C, gingerbread contains only 0.1mg.
- Winter melon has less saturated fat.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 ZincZinc | +56.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7216.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +747.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1077.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8050% |
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 CVitamin C | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +875% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +733.3% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19154.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4746% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 2.88mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 16.3µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 4.216g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.683mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 16.4g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.195mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 4.122g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 356kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 3g | 49.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 70mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 439mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 327mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.738mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Folate | 5µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.375mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
8%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)