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Watermelon vs. Strawberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watermelon and Strawberry

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Strawberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 56% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watermelon, raw and Strawberries, raw.

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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 Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +915.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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 5% 16% 10% 11% 14% 1% 4% 16% 51% 3%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +915.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.047
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 1% 6% 0% 196% 6% 6% 8% 8% 11% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.67
Equal in Carbs - 7.68
Equal in Water - 90.95
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.67
Equal in Carbs - 7.68
Equal in Water - 90.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.015
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
7% 20% 73%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.155 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.015

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +157.4%
Contains more Fructose +37.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25.9%
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
10% 40% 49%
Starch: 0.04 g
Sucrose: 0.47 g
Glucose: 1.99 g
Fructose: 2.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +157.4%
Contains more Fructose +37.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Strawberry Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 5.68g Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 0.67g Strawberry
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Strawberry
Carbs 7.55g 7.68g Strawberry
Calories 30kcal 32kcal Strawberry
Starch 0g 0.04g Strawberry
Fructose 3.36g 2.44g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 4.89g Strawberry
Fiber 0.4g 2g Strawberry
Calcium 7mg 16mg Strawberry
Iron 0.24mg 0.41mg Strawberry
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Strawberry
Phosphorus 11mg 24mg Strawberry
Potassium 112mg 153mg Strawberry
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Strawberry
Copper 0.042mg 0.048mg Strawberry
Manganese 0.038mg 0.386mg Strawberry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 569IU 12IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 1µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.29mg Strawberry
Vitamin C 8.1mg 58.8mg Strawberry
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.024mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.022mg Strawberry
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.386mg Strawberry
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.125mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.047mg Strawberry
Folate 3µg 24µg Strawberry
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Strawberry
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.008mg Strawberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.016mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg 0.034mg Strawberry
Lysine 0.062mg 0.026mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.002mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.019mg Strawberry
Valine 0.016mg 0.019mg Strawberry
Histidine 0.006mg 0.012mg Strawberry
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.015g Strawberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.043g Strawberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.155g Strawberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watermelon Strawberry
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
22%
Strawberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
13%
Strawberry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Strawberry
Strawberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strawberry
Strawberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/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.