Watermelon vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between watermelon and white bread
- White bread is higher than watermelon in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- White bread covers your daily iron needs 42% more than watermelon.
- The amount of sodium in watermelon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1957.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1404.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +640% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1310.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
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 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1515.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1057.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2585.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +256.1% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1350.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +554.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +725% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1518.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3104% |
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:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +38.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2683.3% |
~equal in
Glucose
~1.57g
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.533mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 3.61mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 4.78mg | 29% |
| Folate | 3µg | 111µg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.536mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.243mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 8.85g | 16% |
| Starch | 0g | 37.17g | 15% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 49.42g | 14% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 144mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 98mg | 12% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 266kcal | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.536mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 14.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 2.43g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
6%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)