Applesauce vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between applesauce and watermelon
- Watermelon is higher than applesauce in vitamin C.
- Applesauce contains 3 times more Fiber than watermelon. While applesauce contains 1.1g of Fiber, watermelon contains only 0.4g.
- The amount of sugar in watermelon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) and Watermelon, 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1862.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +439% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.17 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
88.22 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +257.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.13 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
5.88 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +45.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +75% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16.7% |
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Starch
~0g
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Sucrose
~1.21g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 0.17g | 0.61g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.17g | 7.15g |
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| Carbs | 11.27g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 74mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 9.39g | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.084mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.01mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.005mg | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.003mg | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 5.88g | 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
3%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)