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Winter melon vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Winter melon and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Winter melon is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 38% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 28 times more Sodium than Jerusalem artichoke. While Winter melon contains 111mg of Sodium, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 4mg.

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw 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 Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.5%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.06
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.5%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.06

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 C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +160%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +481.3%
Contains more Other +746.7%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +481.3%
Contains more Other +746.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.4g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.2g 0.01g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 13kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 1.6g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 14mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 19mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 6mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 111mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.61mg 0.12mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.058mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 13mg 4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 5µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.004g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.001g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.