Lime vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lime and watermelon
- Lime is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet watermelon is higher in vitamin A.
- Lime covers your daily vitamin C needs 23% more than watermelon.
- Lime contains 7 times more fiber than watermelon. While lime contains 2.8g of fiber, watermelon contains only 0.4g.
- The amount of sugar in lime is lower.
- The glycemic index of lime is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Limes, 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 CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375% |
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 | +259.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 g
Other:
0.3 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 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 | -27.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 8.1mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.54g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.74g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Potassium | 102mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 4.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.