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Mangosteen vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mangosteen and Watermelon

  • Mangosteen has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mangosteen has 5 times more Fiber than Watermelon. While Mangosteen has 1.8g of Fiber, Watermelon has only 0.4g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 FatsFats +286.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Watermelon Opinion
Calories 73kcal 30kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0.58g 0.15g Mangosteen
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Net carbs 16.11g 7.15g Mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 7.55g Mangosteen
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Mangosteen
Calcium 12mg 7mg Mangosteen
Potassium 48mg 112mg Watermelon
Iron 0.3mg 0.24mg Mangosteen
Sugar 6.2g Mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.042mg Mangosteen
Zinc 0.21mg 0.1mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Watermelon
Sodium 7mg 1mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 35IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 2µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.102mg 0.038mg Mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.033mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.021mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.178mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 31µg 3µg Mangosteen
Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mangosteen Watermelon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Mangosteen
8%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen 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.

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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.