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Watermelon vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watermelon and Raisin

  • Watermelon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Raisin is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Raisin is 31% higher.
  • Watermelon contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Raisin. Watermelon contains 8.1mg of Vitamin C, while Raisin contains 2.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Raisins, seedless.

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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 less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +818.2%
Contains more Potassium +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +686.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +818.2%
Contains more Potassium +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +686.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +492.7%
Contains more Protein +403.3%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Carbs +948.7%
Contains more Other +675%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Water +492.7%
Contains more Protein +403.3%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Carbs +948.7%
Contains more Other +675%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +168.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1656.3%
Contains more Fructose +783.3%
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
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +168.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1656.3%
Contains more Fructose +783.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 0.61g 3.07g Raisin
Fats 0.15g 0.46g Raisin
Carbs 7.55g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 30kcal 299kcal Raisin
Starch 0g 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 3.36g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 6.2g 59.19g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 7mg 50mg Raisin
Iron 0.24mg 1.88mg Raisin
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Raisin
Phosphorus 11mg 101mg Raisin
Potassium 112mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 1mg 11mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.22mg Raisin
Copper 0.042mg 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.038mg 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Raisin
Vitamin A 569IU 0IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg Raisin
Vitamin C 8.1mg 2.3mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.766mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.095mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 3µg 5µg Raisin
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.027mg 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.018mg 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.062mg 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.006mg 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.016mg 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.006mg 0.072mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.058g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.051g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.037g Watermelon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Raisin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Watermelon
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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