Watermelon vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and sour cherries different?
- Watermelon is richer in vitamin C, while sour cherries are higher in vitamin K.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index (76) than sour cherries (41).
Watermelon, raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.3% |
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 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +439% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8000% |
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:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.45 g
Water:
88.31 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
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Water
~88.31g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.01 g
Glucose:
4.19 g
Fructose:
2.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12000% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +165.2% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 2.79g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 10.45g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 0.69g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 9.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 6.99g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.