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Watermelon vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between watermelon and nectarine?

  • Nectarine is richer than watermelon in vitamin B3 and fiber.
  • The glycemic index of nectarine is lower.

We used Watermelon, raw and Nectarines, raw types 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.
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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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% 9.3% 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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Water ~87.59g

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126%

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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +145.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +302.5%
~equal in Glucose ~1.57g
~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 Nectarine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Nectarine DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 1.125mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 1.7g 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.77mg 5%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 5.4mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 201mg 3%
Fructose 3.36g 1.37g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin A 28µg 17µg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.185mg 1%
Protein 0.61g 1.06g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.054mg 1%
Calories 30kcal 44kcal 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.28mg 1%
Carbs 7.55g 10.55g 1%
Fats 0.15g 0.32g 0%
Net carbs 7.15g 8.85g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0g 0.07g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.027mg 0%
Choline 4.1mg 6.2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.016g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0.088g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Nectarine
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
6%
Watermelon
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.