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Pumpkin vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Watermelon different?

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, and Copper than Watermelon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin is 29% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 16 times more Vitamin E than Watermelon. While Pumpkin contains 0.8mg of Vitamin E , Watermelon contains only 0.05mg.
  • Pumpkin has less Sugar.

Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +911.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +911.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Equal in Water - 91.45
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Equal in Water - 91.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 7.15g Watermelon
Protein 0.72g 0.61g Pumpkin
Fats 0.07g 0.15g Watermelon
Carbs 4.9g 7.55g Watermelon
Calories 20kcal 30kcal Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 2.08g 6.2g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 0.4g Pumpkin
Calcium 15mg 7mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.57mg 0.24mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 30mg 11mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 112mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.23mg 0.1mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.042mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.038mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 5755IU 569IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 28µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.021mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.178mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 9µg 3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.007mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.019mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg 0.018mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.008mg 0.006mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.015mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg 0.016mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg 0.006mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Watermelon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
37%
Pumpkin
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/nutrients
  2. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.