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Watermelon vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watermelon and Custard apple

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Custard apple's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 14% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watermelon, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +241.1%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +241.1%

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 +1624.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1624.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +316.7%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +316.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Custard apple
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 0.61g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.15g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 7.55g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 30kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Custard apple
Fiber 0.4g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 7mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 0.24mg 0.71mg Custard apple
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 11mg 21mg Custard apple
Potassium 112mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 1mg 4mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 33IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.135mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.007mg
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg 0.037mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.004mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.231g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

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Watermelon Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.