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Winter melon vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between winter melon and pork Meat

  • Winter melon contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc than pork Meat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork Meat is 76% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6916.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +382.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1305.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1758%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6442.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1655%
Contains more OtherOther +190%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 26% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3505.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.6%

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 Pork Meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.95mg 76%
Selenium 0.2µg 38.2µg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.739mg 54%
Protein 0.4g 26.17g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.432mg 44%
Phosphorus 19mg 267mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.387mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 1.012mg 18%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.42mg 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Potassium 6mg 421mg 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Copper 0.023mg 0.111mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 1.15mg 9%
Calories 13kcal 143kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.016g 1.198g 5%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Fats 0.2g 3.51g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 1.334g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.506g 3%
Sodium 111mg 57mg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.013mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 3g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Calcium 19mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.009mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Winter melon
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.