Macadamia vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macadamia and watermelon seeds
- Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, watermelon seeds are higher in magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and folate.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 109% more than watermelon seeds.
- Watermelon seeds contain 6 times less vitamin B1 than macadamia. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while watermelon seeds contain 0.19mg.
- Watermelon seeds have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, macadamia 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +296.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +687.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +528.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +427.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
28.33 g
Fats:
47.37 g
Carbs:
15.31 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +271.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.779 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +694.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1770.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 28.094g | 177% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 7.407g | 129% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.614mg | 109% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 515mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.19mg | 84% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 10.24mg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 755mg | 81% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 7.28mg | 45% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 47.37g | 44% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 28.33g | 41% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.089mg | 14% |
| Folate | 11µg | 58µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 9.779g | 10% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 648mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.686mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.346mg | 8% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 557kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 3.55mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 15.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 15.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 1.342mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 2.149mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.887mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.834mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 2.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.