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Watermelon vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watermelon and Asian pear?

  • Watermelon has less Fiber than Asian pear.
  • Asian pear's daily need coverage for Fiber is 13% higher.

We used Watermelon, raw and Pears, asian, raw types in this comparison.

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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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
~equal in Water ~88.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Asian pear Opinion
Calories 30kcal 42kcal Asian pear
Protein 0.61g 0.5g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.23g Asian pear
Vitamin C 8.1mg 3.8mg Watermelon
Net carbs 7.15g 7.05g Watermelon
Carbs 7.55g 10.65g Asian pear
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 4mg Watermelon
Potassium 112mg 121mg Asian pear
Iron 0.24mg 0mg Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 7.05g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.042mg 0.05mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 569IU 0IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.038mg 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.009mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.01mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.219mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.07mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.022mg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 3µg 8µg Asian pear
Choline 4.1mg 5.1mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.005mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0.013mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.014mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.062mg 0.017mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.013mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.006mg 0.005mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Asian pear
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
8%
Watermelon
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
5%
Asian pear

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 - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.