Winter melon vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are winter melon and honey different?
- Winter melon has more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B2 than honey.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for winter melon is 14% higher.
- Winter melon contains 28 times more sodium than honey. While winter melon contains 111mg of sodium, honey contains only 4mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Honey 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +462% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2646.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Carbs | 3g | 82.4g | 26% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 304kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0.5mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 82.12g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0g | 0% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.