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Sugar substitute vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sugar substitute and watermelon

  • Sugar substitute is higher than watermelon in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 87% more than watermelon.
  • Sugar substitute contains 572 times more sodium than watermelon. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, watermelon contains only 1mg.
  • The glycemic index of sugar substitute is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 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 CalciumCalcium +12457.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.2%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 ProteinProtein +237.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1022.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1579.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +900.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4800%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +45%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Watermelon DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 7mg 87%
Carbs 84.77g 7.55g 26%
Sodium 572mg 1mg 25%
Calories 347kcal 30kcal 16%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Copper 0.007mg 0.042mg 4%
Fructose 0g 3.36g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.221mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3%
Protein 2.06g 0.61g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.045mg 2%
Potassium 39mg 112mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg 1%
Fiber 0.6g 0.4g 1%
Choline 4.1mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 0g 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.038mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 10mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 84.17g 7.15g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 6.2g N/A
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.016g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
6%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $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 substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.