Watermelon vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and apple pie different?
- Watermelon is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, apple pie is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for apple pie is 19% higher.
- Watermelon contains 5 times more vitamin A than apple pie. While watermelon contains 569IU of vitamin A, apple pie contains only 124IU.
- Watermelon has less saturated fat.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index (41) than watermelon (76).
Watermelon, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +404.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +378.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +652.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +530.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11759.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4296% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 0.15g | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 3.797g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 2.198g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.21mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 266mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.158mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 4.388g | 11% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 34g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 1.123mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.182mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 3.2mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.61g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 29µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.781g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple pie 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.