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Watermelon vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watermelon and Loquat

  • Watermelon has more Vitamin C, however, Loquat is richer in Vitamin A, and Fiber.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw and Loquats, 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%
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.04mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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%
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +710%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.18mg
~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
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%
~equal in Water ~86.73g

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
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +362.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Loquat Opinion
Calories 30kcal 47kcal Loquat
Protein 0.61g 0.43g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Loquat
Vitamin C 8.1mg 1mg Watermelon
Net carbs 7.15g 10.44g Loquat
Carbs 7.55g 12.14g Loquat
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Loquat
Calcium 7mg 16mg Loquat
Potassium 112mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.24mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 6.2g Loquat
Fiber 0.4g 1.7g Loquat
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 569IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 28µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.019mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.024mg Loquat
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.18mg Loquat
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.1mg Loquat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 3µg 14µg Loquat
Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.04g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.008g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.005mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0.015mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.015mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.062mg 0.023mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.004mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.014mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.006mg 0.007mg Loquat
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Loquat
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.