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Winter melon vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are winter melon and sweet roll different?

  • Winter melon is higher in vitamin C; however, sweet roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for sweet roll is 31% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 7 times more vitamin C than sweet roll. While winter melon contains 13mg of vitamin C, sweet roll contains only 2mg.
  • Winter melon has less saturated fat.

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1750%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +417.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1340%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +287.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1450%
Contains more FatsFats +8100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1596.7%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 26% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12864.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8489.7%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 7.473g 49%
Selenium 0.2µg 17µg 31%
Fats 0.2g 16.4g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.324mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Calories 13kcal 372kcal 18%
Folate 5µg 72µg 17%
Carbs 3g 50.9g 16%
Iron 0.4mg 1.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.016g 3.079g 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.265mg 12%
Protein 0.4g 6.2g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.384mg 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 2mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 4.797g 12%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.3mg 11%
Sodium 111mg 304mg 8%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Phosphorus 19mg 76mg 8%
Copper 0.023mg 0.088mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.107mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.406mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Potassium 6mg 111mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Fiber 2.9g 2.4g 2%
Net carbs 0.1g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Zinc 0.61mg 0.59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.009mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Sweet roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Winter melon
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.