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Watermelon vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between watermelon and caramel

  • Watermelon has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 18% more than watermelon.
  • Caramel has 20 times less vitamin C than watermelon. Watermelon has 8.1mg of vitamin C, while caramel has 0.4mg.
  • Watermelon contains less saturated fat.
  • Watermelon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of watermelon is 76, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +936.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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% 9.3% 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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1119%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +975.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +919.9%
Contains more OtherOther +650%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4067.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6856%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 7.55g 77g 23%
Calories 30kcal 382kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.256mg 18%
Phosphorus 11mg 114mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 7mg 138mg 13%
Fats 0.15g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0.016g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 1mg 245mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.62mg 8%
Protein 0.61g 4.6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.103mg 6%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 1.542g 4%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.018mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 214mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.46mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 28µg 12µg 2%
Choline 4.1mg 8mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.056mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 77g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.148mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Caramel
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
6%
Watermelon
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.