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Watermelon vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watermelon and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Watermelon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Chocolate ice cream is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Watermelon has 12 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate ice cream. Watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg.
  • Watermelon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Watermelon, raw and Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +525%
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +525%

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 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +823.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +823.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +523%
Contains more Fats +7233.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.5%
Contains more Other +441.7%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +523%
Contains more Fats +7233.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.5%
Contains more Other +441.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8575.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8575.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 0.61g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.15g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 7.55g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 30kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 25.36g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 7mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.24mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 11mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 112mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 1mg 76mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.042mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.038mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 569IU 416IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0.7mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 3µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 6.8g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watermelon Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.