Zucchini vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Zucchini and Winter melon
- Zucchini has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Winter melon is richer in Fiber.
- Winter melon has 44 times less Potassium than Zucchini. Zucchini has 261mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
- Zucchini contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3g
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +236.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.087g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.