Winter melon vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between winter melon and pasta?
- Winter melon is higher in vitamin C, yet pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for folate is 15% more.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types 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 CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +286.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 5µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 1.14mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.224mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1187.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +731% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.1% |
