Orange vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Orange and Watermelon?
- Watermelon has less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Folate than Orange.
- Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.
- Orange has 10 times more Folate than Watermelon. Orange has 30µg of Folate, while Watermelon has 3µg.
- Watermelon contains less Sugar.
We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Watermelon, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +471.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52% |
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 | +556.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.025 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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.016g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 47kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 0.94g | 0.61g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.35g | 7.15g |
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| Carbs | 11.75g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 9.35g | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 225IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 8.4mg | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g |
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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
22%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange 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.