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Watermelon vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watermelon and cream cheese

  • Watermelon has more vitamin C; however, cream cheese is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 101% more than watermelon.
  • Watermelon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watermelon, raw and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more IronIron +118.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +995.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +563.4%
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +908.2%
Contains more FatsFats +22860%
Contains more OtherOther +429.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23973%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2866%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 54%
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Watermelon Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.016g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.15g 34.44g 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 28µg 308µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 8.907g 22%
Calories 30kcal 350kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.23mg 16%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.6µg 15%
Phosphorus 11mg 107mg 14%
Sodium 1mg 314mg 14%
Protein 0.61g 6.15g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.483g 10%
Calcium 7mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.517mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.86mg 5%
Choline 4.1mg 27.2mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.5mg 4%
Fructose 3.36g 0g 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.018mg 3%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.1µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.091mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 132mg 1%
Carbs 7.55g 5.52g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 5.52g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0g 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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