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Beechnuts vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beechnuts and watermelon seeds

  • Beechnuts have more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and folate, while watermelon seeds have more magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Watermelon seeds' daily need coverage for magnesium is 123% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beechnuts is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 368% 16% 57% 273% 229% 279% 324% 13% 211% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more IronIron +195.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2744.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.686mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 33% 67% 21% 21% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +668.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +356.9%
~equal in Fats ~47.37g
~equal in Other ~3.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 46% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
22% 16% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.779 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Watermelon seeds DV% diff.
Magnesium 0mg 515mg 123%
Phosphorus 0mg 755mg 108%
Zinc 0.36mg 10.24mg 90%
Iron 2.46mg 7.28mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 28.094g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.089mg 46%
Protein 6.2g 28.33g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 21.892g 7.407g 36%
Saturated fat 5.719g 9.779g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 3.55mg 17%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.145mg 17%
Folate 113µg 58µg 14%
Manganese 1.341mg 1.614mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.346mg 12%
Potassium 1017mg 648mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.19mg 10%
Carbs 33.5g 15.31g 6%
Calcium 1mg 54mg 5%
Fats 50g 47.37g 4%
Sodium 38mg 99mg 3%
Copper 0.67mg 0.686mg 2%
Calories 576kcal 557kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 15.31g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 1.112mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.342mg 0%
Leucine 0.367mg 2.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.367mg 0.887mg 0%
Methionine 0.146mg 0.834mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 2.031mg 0%
Valine 0.346mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.775mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Watermelon seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Beechnuts
18%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
177%
Watermelon seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.