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Winter melon vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Winter melon and Shortbread

  • Winter melon has more Vitamin C, however, Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
3
:
7
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Iron +645%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +577.6%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Iron +645%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +577.6%
Contains more Selenium +3000%

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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
9
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Winter melon
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +2569.4%
Contains more Protein +1242.5%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +2026%
Contains more Other +243.3%
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2569.4%
Contains more Protein +1242.5%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +2026%
Contains more Other +243.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9470.1%
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9470.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.4g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 3g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 13kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 13mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 19mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 6mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 111mg 353mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.61mg 0.49mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.058mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 5µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 8.105g Winter melon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread 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?
?
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.