Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Waxgourd VS Winged Bean Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Waxgourd	10%	12%	78%
Winged Bean Leaves	26%	11%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Waxgourd	Winged Bean Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.45% 13kcal	2.55% 74kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.21% 0.2g	1.13% 1.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.05% 0.016g	0.85% 0.27g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	1.63% 0.026g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.51% 0.087g	1.1% 0.19g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.3% 3g	11% 14g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.63% 2.9g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	0.71% 0.4g	10.4% 5.85g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Waxgourd	Winged Bean Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	45% 405μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.33% 0.04mg	69.4% 0.83mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.46% 0.11mg	46.3% 0.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.5% 0.4mg	21.7% 3.47mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.66% 0.13mg	2.72% 0.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	2.7% 0.035mg	18% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.25% 5μg	4% 16μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	14.4% 13mg	50% 45mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Waxgourd	Winged Bean Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.9% 19mg	22.4% 224mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	2.56% 0.023mg	50.7% 0.46mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	5% 0.4mg	50% 4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.4% 10mg	1.9% 8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	2.52% 0.058mg	59.4% 1.37mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	2.7% 19mg	9% 63mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	0.18% 6mg	5.18% 176mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.36% 0.2μg	1.64% 0.9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.4% 111mg	0.6% 9mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.55% 0.61mg	11.6% 1.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.6% 96g	2.08% 77g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Waxgourd VS Winged Bean Leaves per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Waxgourd versus 100 g of Winged Bean Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Waxgourd vs Winged Bean Leaves:

• 100 g of Raw Winged Bean Leaves contain more Vitamin A, 20.8 times more Vitamin B1, 5.5 times more Vitamin B2, 8.7 times more Vitamin B3, 6.6 times more Vitamin B6, 3.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 3.5 times more Vitamin C than Raw Waxgourd.
• Both Waxgourd and Winged Bean Leaves provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Waxgourd have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B9
• Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Winged Bean Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Waxgourd vs Winged Bean Leaves:

• 100 grams of Waxgourd have 1.3 times more Magnesium, 12.3 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Winged Bean Leaves.
• While 100 g of Raw Winged Bean Leaves contain 11.8 times more Calcium, 19.8 times more Copper, 10 times more Iron, 23.6 times more Manganese, 3.3 times more Phosphorus, 29.3 times more Potassium and 2.1 times more Zinc than Raw Waxgourd.
• 100 grams of Waxgourd lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Potassium
• 100 grams of Winged Bean Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Winged Bean Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Raw Winged Bean Leaves contain 5.7 times more Energy, 4.7 times more Carbohydrate and 14.6 times more Protein than Raw Waxgourd.
• 100 grams of Waxgourd provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Winged Bean Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.