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Winter melon vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter melon and Maitake mushrooms?

  • Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms contain less Sodium.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1800%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +3300%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +995.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.059
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +3300%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +995.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.059

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +320%
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 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +385%
Contains more Carbs +132.3%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Water - 90.37
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +385%
Contains more Carbs +132.3%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 0.4g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 13kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 2.7g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 1mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.3mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 19mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 6mg 204mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 111mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.61mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.023mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.058mg 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.056mg Maitake mushrooms
Folate 5µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.009mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.003mg 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.03g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.03g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Maitake mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.