Fruit salad vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fruit salad and watermelon different?
- Watermelon has more vitamin C than fruit salad.
- Fruit salad contains 3 times more fiber than watermelon. While fruit salad contains 1g of fiber, watermelon contains only 0.4g.
- Fruit salad has a lower glycemic index (54) than watermelon (76).
Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids, and liquids and Watermelon, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 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 | -75% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +354.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 8.1mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.221mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.05g | 7.55g | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.356mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.03g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.05g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.004g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)