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Watermelon vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watermelon and Currant

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, and Manganese in Currant is higher than in Watermelon.
  • Currant covers your daily Vitamin C needs 37% more than Watermelon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw and Currants, red and white, 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.
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 1
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +1254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +406.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +1254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +406.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +129.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +170.8%
Equal in Water - 83.95
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +129.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +170.8%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.017
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.017

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +98.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.8%
Equal in Fructose - 3.53
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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +98.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.8%
Equal in Fructose - 3.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Currant Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 9.5g Currant
Protein 0.61g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Currant
Carbs 7.55g 13.8g Currant
Calories 30kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.36g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 6.2g 7.37g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 7mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.24mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 11mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 112mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.042mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.038mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 569IU 42IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 8.1mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.064mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 3µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11µg Currant
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
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.017g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.028g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.