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Watermelon vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watermelon and Cranberries

  • Cranberries are richer than Watermelon in Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Cranberries is 13% higher.

Food types used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Cranberries, raw.

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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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +602.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.23mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~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% 34% 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 47% 3.8% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +803.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4900%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.5%
~equal in Water ~87.32g

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
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

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
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +656.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +401.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +117.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Cranberries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Cranberries Opinion
Calories 30kcal 46kcal Cranberries
Protein 0.61g 0.46g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.13g Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14mg Cranberries
Net carbs 7.15g 8.37g Cranberries
Carbs 7.55g 11.97g Cranberries
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 8mg Cranberries
Potassium 112mg 80mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0.23mg Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 4.27g Cranberries
Fiber 0.4g 3.6g Cranberries
Copper 0.042mg 0.056mg Cranberries
Zinc 0.1mg 0.09mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Sodium 1mg 2mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 63IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.32mg Cranberries
Manganese 0.038mg 0.267mg Cranberries
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.012mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.101mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.295mg Cranberries
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.057mg Cranberries
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Cranberries
Folate 3µg 1µg Watermelon
Choline 4.1mg 5.5mg Cranberries
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.008g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.018g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.055g Cranberries
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.003mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0.028mg Cranberries
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.033mg Cranberries
Leucine 0.018mg 0.053mg Cranberries
Lysine 0.062mg 0.039mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.003mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.036mg Cranberries
Valine 0.016mg 0.045mg Cranberries
Histidine 0.006mg 0.018mg Cranberries
Fructose 3.36g 0.67g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Cranberries
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
8%
Watermelon
10%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
8%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.