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Winter melon vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Gooseberry

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, however, Gooseberry is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Gooseberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 16% more than Winter melon.
  • Gooseberry has 111 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon has 111mg of Sodium, while Gooseberry has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Gooseberries, 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 Iron +29%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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 B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +239.3%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 87.87
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +239.3%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 87.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.4%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 5.88g Gooseberry
Protein 0.4g 0.88g Gooseberry
Fats 0.2g 0.58g Gooseberry
Carbs 3g 10.18g Gooseberry
Calories 13kcal 44kcal Gooseberry
Fiber 2.9g 4.3g Gooseberry
Calcium 19mg 25mg Gooseberry
Iron 0.4mg 0.31mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 19mg 27mg Gooseberry
Potassium 6mg 198mg Gooseberry
Sodium 111mg 1mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.61mg 0.12mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.07mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.058mg 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Gooseberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Gooseberry
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 13mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.03mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 5µg 6µg Gooseberry
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.038g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Winter melon Gooseberry
Low Fats diet ok
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
15%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.