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Caramel vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and watermelon

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, watermelon is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 18% more than watermelon.
  • Watermelon contains less sodium.
  • Watermelon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of watermelon is 76, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +936.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1119%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +654.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +919.9%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more WaterWater +975.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +4067.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6856%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Watermelon DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.05g 23%
Carbs 77g 7.55g 23%
Calories 382kcal 30kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.021mg 18%
Phosphorus 114mg 11mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 7mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.15g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.016g 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.221mg 8%
Protein 4.6g 0.61g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.033mg 6%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.037g 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.042mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 112mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.05mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 28µg 2%
Choline 8mg 4.1mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.045mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 7.15g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.178mg 0%
Folate 4µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
6%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.