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Watermelon vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watermelon and Babassu oil

  • Watermelon has more Vitamin C, however, Babassu oil is richer in Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Babassu oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 406% more than Watermelon.
  • Babassu oil contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw and Oil, babassu.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +66566.7%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +66566.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30710.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3100%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30710.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Babassu oil Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 0g Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 0g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 100g Babassu oil
Carbs 7.55g 0g Watermelon
Calories 30kcal 884kcal Babassu oil
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 0g Babassu oil
Fiber 0.4g 0g Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 0mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Watermelon
Potassium 112mg 0mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 0mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0.1mg 0mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 0IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 19.1mg Babassu oil
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg 0mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg 0mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg 0mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg 0mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 81.2g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 11.4g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.6g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Babassu oil
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
9%
Watermelon
32%
Babassu oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
0%
Babassu oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.