Winter melon vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between winter melon and pickled cucumber
- Winter melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B2, fiber, and zinc; however, pickled cucumber has more copper.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pickled cucumber is 48% higher.
- Pickled cucumber has 31 times less zinc than winter melon. Winter melon has 0.61mg of zinc, while pickled cucumber has 0.02mg.
- Winter melon is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +427.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.6% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
94.08 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +943.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~94.08g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1133.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.081g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 111mg | 1208mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.01mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 13kcal | 11kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3g | 2.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 1.06g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.06g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1097mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.