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Winter melon vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter melon and Rose hip?

  • Winter melon has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Copper, and Iron than Rose hip.
  • Rose hip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 459% higher.

We used Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 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 more Zinc +144%
Contains more Calcium +789.5%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +1658.6%
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 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains more Zinc +144%
Contains more Calcium +789.5%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +1658.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%
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 261% 117% 0% 1420% 4% 39% 25% 48% 18% 3% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +1174%
Contains more Other +293.3%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +1174%
Contains more Other +293.3%

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 Rose hip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.4g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.2g 0.34g Rose hip
Carbs 3g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 13kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 19mg 169mg Rose hip
Iron 0.4mg 1.06mg Rose hip
Magnesium 10mg 69mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 19mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 6mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 111mg 4mg Rose hip
Zinc 0.61mg 0.25mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 0.058mg 1.02mg Rose hip
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin A 0IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 13mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.016mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 5µg 3µg Winter melon
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Rose hip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Rose hip
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
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hip
Rose hip contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.