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Watermelon vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watermelon and Naranjilla?

  • Watermelon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Naranjilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 12% higher.
  • Watermelon has 3 times more Vitamin C than Naranjilla. Watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C, while Naranjilla has 3.2mg.
  • Naranjilla contains less Sugar.

We used Watermelon, raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +714.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +14500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 568
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
Equal in Folate - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +714.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +14500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 568
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Carbs +28%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 93.05
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Carbs +28%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 93.05

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +223.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42.1%
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 26% 28%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.72 g
Glucose: 0.99 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +223.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Naranjilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 4.8g Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 0.44g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.22g Naranjilla
Carbs 7.55g 5.9g Watermelon
Calories 30kcal 25kcal Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g 1.04g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 3.74g Naranjilla
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 7mg 8mg Naranjilla
Iron 0.24mg 0.35mg Naranjilla
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Naranjilla
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Naranjilla
Potassium 112mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 1mg 4mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.042mg 0.028mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 569IU 568IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 28µg
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 8.1mg 3.2mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.22mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14.6µg Naranjilla
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Naranjilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Watermelon
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.