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Winter melon vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Winter melon and Prunes

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, however, Prunes has more Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Prunes is 29% higher.
  • Prunes has 22 times less Vitamin C than Winter melon. Winter melon has 13mg of Vitamin C, while Prunes has 0.6mg.

Food types used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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 Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +12100%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +1121.7%
Contains more Manganese +415.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +12100%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +1121.7%
Contains more Manganese +415.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin C +2066.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin C +2066.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +210.8%
Contains more Protein +445%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +2029.3%
Contains more Other +780%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Water +210.8%
Contains more Protein +445%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +2029.3%
Contains more Other +780%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%

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 Prunes
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 0.4g 2.18g Prunes
Fats 0.2g 0.38g Prunes
Carbs 3g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 13kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 19mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.4mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 10mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 19mg 69mg Prunes
Potassium 6mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 111mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 0.61mg 0.44mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.058mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 13mg 0.6mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 5µg 4µg Winter melon
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.009mg 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.003mg 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.088g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.062g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.