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Ginkgo nuts vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginkgo nuts and Watermelon seeds

  • Ginkgo nuts have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, while Watermelon seeds have more Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Watermelon seeds' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 116% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginkgo nuts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 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 less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1807.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +628%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2911.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.3%
~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 50% 33% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~58µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 +145.6%
Contains more WaterWater +993.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2719.6%
Contains more OtherOther +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1096.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4446%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Watermelon seeds Opinion
Calories 182kcal 557kcal Watermelon seeds
Protein 4.32g 28.33g Watermelon seeds
Fats 1.68g 47.37g Watermelon seeds
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Net carbs 37.6g 15.31g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 37.6g 15.31g Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 27mg 515mg Watermelon seeds
Calcium 2mg 54mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 510mg 648mg Watermelon seeds
Iron 1mg 7.28mg Watermelon seeds
Copper 0.274mg 0.686mg Watermelon seeds
Zinc 0.34mg 10.24mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 124mg 755mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 7mg 99mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 558IU 0IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg Ginkgo nuts
Manganese 0.113mg 1.614mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.19mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.145mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B3 6mg 3.55mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.346mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.089mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 54µg 58µg Watermelon seeds
Saturated Fat 0.319g 9.779g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 7.407g Watermelon seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 28.094g Watermelon seeds
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 0.268mg 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 0.209mg 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 0.316mg 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.206mg 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.055mg 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 0.283mg 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.102mg 0.775mg Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
31%
Ginkgo nuts
18%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
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?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.46g)
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 ($)
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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.