Watermelon vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and durian different?
- Watermelon is richer in vitamin A, while durian is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and folate.
- Durian covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 28% more than watermelon.
- Watermelon contains 13 times more vitamin A than durian. Watermelon contains 569IU of vitamin A, while durian contains 44IU.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index (76) than durian (49).
Watermelon, raw and Durian, raw or frozen types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +289.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +79.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +392.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +755.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +143.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1033.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +852.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +503.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +602.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.374mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.316mg | 21% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.207mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
Fiber | 0.4g | 3.8g | 14% |
Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 19.7mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.325mg | 12% |
Potassium | 112mg | 436mg | 10% |
Fats | 0.15g | 5.33g | 8% |
Folate | 3µg | 36µg | 8% |
Carbs | 7.55g | 27.09g | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 1.074mg | 6% |
Calories | 30kcal | 147kcal | 6% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 30mg | 5% |
Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 39mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 28µg | 2µg | 3% |
Protein | 0.61g | 1.47g | 2% |
Iron | 0.24mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 7.15g | 23.29g | N/A |
Calcium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.47 g
Fats:
5.33 g
Carbs:
27.09 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +141% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3453.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |