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Garden rhubarb vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garden rhubarb and Watermelon

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, and Potassium than Garden rhubarb.
  • Garden rhubarb covers your daily need of Vitamin K 24% more than Watermelon.
  • Garden rhubarb has 12 times more Calcium than Watermelon. While Garden rhubarb has 86mg of Calcium, Watermelon has only 7mg.
  • Garden rhubarb has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rhubarb, 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.
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb
6
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Calcium +1128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +415.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Garden rhubarb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +415.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

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.
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb
5
:
5
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29200%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.1
Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Watermelon
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 E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29200%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb
4
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Equal in Water - 91.45
Garden rhubarb
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Watermelon
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 +47.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Equal in Water - 91.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037
Garden rhubarb
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 2.74g 7.15g Watermelon
Protein 0.9g 0.61g Garden rhubarb
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Garden rhubarb
Carbs 4.54g 7.55g Watermelon
Calories 21kcal 30kcal Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 1.1g 6.2g Garden rhubarb
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Garden rhubarb
Calcium 86mg 7mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.22mg 0.24mg Watermelon
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Garden rhubarb
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Garden rhubarb
Potassium 288mg 112mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 4mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.021mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.196mg 0.038mg Garden rhubarb
Selenium 1.1µg 0.4µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.05mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin C 8mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.021mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.178mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 7µg 3µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0.1µg Garden rhubarb
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
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 0.037g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 0.05g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb 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
12%
Garden rhubarb
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb 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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.