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Winter melon vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Winter melon and Pumpkin leaves

  • Winter melon contains less Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Magnesium than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 10 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon contains 111mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin leaves contain 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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 +205%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +7166.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +512.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.4%
Contains more Potassium +7166.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +512.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.4%
Contains more Folate +620%
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 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.4%
Contains more Folate +620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Protein +687.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Equal in Water - 92.88
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Protein +687.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%

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 Pumpkin leaves
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 2.33g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 0.4g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 3g 2.33g Winter melon
Calories 13kcal 19kcal Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 0.4mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 10mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 19mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 6mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 111mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.058mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 13mg 11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.042mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 5µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.009mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.003mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.207g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.022g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Winter melon Pumpkin leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.