Watermelon vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Watermelon and Apple different?
- Apple has more Fiber than Watermelon.
Watermelon, raw and Apples, raw, with skin 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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +953.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.9% |
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +428.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.051g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.05 g
Sucrose:
2.07 g
Glucose:
2.43 g
Fructose:
5.9 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +71.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +75.6% |
~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.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.61g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.15g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 7.55g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 6.2g | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g | 5.9g |
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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
8%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)