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Watermelon vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watermelon and cheesecake

  • Watermelon has more vitamin C; however, cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 50% more than watermelon.
  • Watermelon has 20 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. While watermelon has 8.1mg of vitamin C, cheesecake has only 0.4mg.
  • Watermelon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watermelon, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +410%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +745.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
~equal in Magnesium ~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% 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% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +819%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1019.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.195mg

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +801.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.7%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23235.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3104%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.016g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.15g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 1mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Calories 30kcal 321kcal 15%
Vitamin A 28µg 159µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.193mg 13%
Phosphorus 11mg 93mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.602g 10%
Protein 0.61g 5.5g 10%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0.4mg 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.2µg 9%
Choline 4.1mg 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.571mg 7%
Carbs 7.55g 25.5g 6%
Iron 0.24mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.4µg 4%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.51mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 51mg 4%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.052mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 90mg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 21.8g N/A
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.195mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.