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Winter melon vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Winter melon and Spirulina different?

  • Winter melon is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 64% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina. While Winter melon contains 13mg of Vitamin C, Spirulina contains only 0.9mg.

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Copper +2495.7%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Copper +2495.7%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Protein +1380%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 90.67
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Protein +1380%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.034
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.034

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 2.02g Spirulina
Protein 0.4g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.2g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 3g 2.42g Winter melon
Calories 13kcal 26kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 12mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg Winter melon
Potassium 6mg 127mg Spirulina
Sodium 111mg 98mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.058mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 13mg 0.9mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.034mg Winter melon
Folate 5µg 9µg Spirulina
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.009mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.003mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.135g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.034g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina 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 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 ($)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.