Winter melon vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Winter melon and Watermelon different?
- Winter melon has more Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C than Watermelon.
- Winter melon contains 111 times more Sodium than Watermelon. While Winter melon contains 111mg of Sodium, Watermelon contains only 1mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Watermelon, 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 CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +510% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.7% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.016g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.037g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 13kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.61g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 13mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.1g | 7.15g |
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| Carbs | 3g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 6mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.016g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.037g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.016 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.