Plum vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plums and watermelon
- Plums are higher than watermelon in vitamin K.
- Plums contain 4 times more fiber than watermelon. While plums contain 1.4g of fiber, watermelon contains only 0.4g.
- The amount of sugar in watermelon is lower.
- The glycemic index of plums is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Plums, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
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 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.016g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.57 g
Glucose:
5.07 g
Fructose:
3.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0.14 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 SucroseSucrose | +29.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +220.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +33.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~3.36g
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.221mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 8.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 4.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 3.36g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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