Watermelon vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between watermelon and pastry
- Watermelon has more vitamin A; however, pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and vitamin K.
- Pastry covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than watermelon.
- Watermelon has 569 times more vitamin A than pastry. While watermelon has 569IU of vitamin A, pastry has only 1IU.
- Watermelon has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watermelon, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +966.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +445.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1184.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5950% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1247.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2241.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.1% |
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:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +975.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1096.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +497.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58270.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9688% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 0.15g | 38.1g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 21.597g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 9.643g | 44% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 24.2µg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 4.894g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.398mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 2.56mg | 29% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 551kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 4.168mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.283mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.488mg | 20% |
| Folate | 3µg | 78µg | 19% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 7.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 45.1g | 13% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.114mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.627g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry 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 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.