Watermelon vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Watermelon and Sugar substitute
- Sugar substitute is higher than Watermelon in Calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 87% more than Watermelon.
- Watermelon contains 3 times more Potassium than Sugar substitute. While Watermelon contains 112mg of Potassium, Sugar substitute contains only 39mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Sugar substitute is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12457.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +900.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1022.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1579.2% |
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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +45% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +4800% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Calories | 30kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0.61g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.15g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 7.55g | 84.77g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 6.2g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 572mg |
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| Vitamin A | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Choline | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
8%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.1)