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Sugar vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar and Watermelon

  • Sugar contains less Vitamin C than Watermelon.
  • Watermelon contains 16 times less Sugar than Sugar. Sugar contains 99.8g of Sugar, while Watermelon contains 6.2g.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +850%
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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1224.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +457150%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +1224.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +457150%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +8147.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +8147.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 7.15g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0g 0.15g Watermelon
Carbs 99.98g 7.55g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 30kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 99.8g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 0g 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 1mg 7mg Watermelon
Iron 0.05mg 0.24mg Watermelon
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 0mg 11mg Watermelon
Potassium 2mg 112mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.007mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.004mg 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 0µg 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.016g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.1)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.