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Butter vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between butter and watermelon

  • Butter has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, while watermelon has more vitamin C.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 252% higher.
  • Butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter is 0, while the glycemic index of watermelon is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
Butter
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%

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.
Butter
Butter
6
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% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
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 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2342.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
Contains more CholineCholine +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53973.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12483.3%
Contains more WaterWater +409.8%
Contains more OtherOther +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63224.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5920%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Watermelon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 0.016g 229%
Fats 81.11g 0.15g 125%
Vitamin A 684µg 28µg 73%
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 0.037g 58%
Calories 717kcal 30kcal 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.05g 20%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 0.1µg 6%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Choline 18.8mg 4.1mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.045mg 3%
Copper 0.016mg 0.042mg 3%
Iron 0.02mg 0.24mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 112mg 3%
Phosphorus 24mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.221mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 7mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.033mg 2%
Carbs 0.06g 7.55g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.178mg 1%
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.038mg 1%
Protein 0.85g 0.61g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 7.15g N/A
Sugar 0.06g 6.2g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 1mg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.006mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Butter Watermelon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Butter
6%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.