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Watermelon vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Watermelon and Mangosteen

  • Watermelon has more Vitamin C, however, Mangosteen is higher in Folate, and Fiber.
  • Watermelon has 3 times more Vitamin C than Mangosteen. While Watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C, Mangosteen has only 2.9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watermelon, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.4%

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%
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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1525.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +286.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Mangosteen Opinion
Calories 30kcal 73kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.61g 0.41g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.58g Mangosteen
Vitamin C 8.1mg 2.9mg Watermelon
Net carbs 7.15g 16.11g Mangosteen
Carbs 7.55g 17.91g Mangosteen
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Mangosteen
Calcium 7mg 12mg Mangosteen
Potassium 112mg 48mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0.3mg Mangosteen
Sugar 6.2g Mangosteen
Fiber 0.4g 1.8g Mangosteen
Copper 0.042mg 0.069mg Mangosteen
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 11mg 8mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 7mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 35IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 28µg 2µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.102mg Mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.054mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.054mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.286mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.032mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.018mg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 3µg 31µg Mangosteen
Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watermelon Mangosteen
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
6%
Mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
7%
Mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen 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.

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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.