Winter melon vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between winter melon and pita?
- Winter melon is richer in vitamin C, yet pita is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Pita's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 19% higher.
- Winter melon contains less sodium.
We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +352.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +630.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +410.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +729.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +567.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +435.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +199.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1756.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +533.3% |
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +514.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.267mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.481mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 3g | 55.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 536mg | 18% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 9.1g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.168mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 1.4mg | 13% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 275kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 97mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Folate | 5µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.535g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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
8%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.