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Watermelon vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watermelon and Sugar substitute

  • Sugar substitute is higher than Watermelon in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 87% more than Watermelon.
  • Watermelon contains 3 times more Potassium than Sugar substitute. While Watermelon contains 112mg of Potassium, Sugar substitute contains only 39mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Sugar substitute is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +12457.1%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +12457.1%

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 B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +900.5%
Contains more Protein +237.7%
Contains more Carbs +1022.8%
Contains more Other +1579.2%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +900.5%
Contains more Protein +237.7%
Contains more Carbs +1022.8%
Contains more Other +1579.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +4800%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +4800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.61g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.15g 0g Watermelon
Carbs 7.55g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 30kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 0g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 3.36g 0g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 7mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.24mg 0.16mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 8mg Watermelon
Potassium 112mg 39mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 572mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.007mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.022mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.015mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.015mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.08mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.015mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
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 Sugar substitute
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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.