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Winter melon vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Winter melon and Red potato

  • Winter melon contains less Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Red potato.
  • Red potato's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
  • Red potato contains 9 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon contains 111mg of Sodium, while Red potato contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +8983.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +656.5%
Contains more Manganese +198.3%
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +8983.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +656.5%
Contains more Manganese +198.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.6
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Protein +475%
Contains more Carbs +553%
Contains more Other +330%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Protein +475%
Contains more Carbs +553%
Contains more Other +330%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%

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 Red potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 0.4g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Winter melon
Carbs 3g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 13kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 1.8g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 9mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 19mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 6mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 111mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.61mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.058mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 13mg 12.6mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.05mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 5µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.009mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.003mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.026g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.002g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.043g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.