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Watermelon vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watermelon and white chocolate

  • Watermelon has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, white chocolate is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • White chocolate covers your daily need for saturated fat, 97% more than watermelon.
  • Watermelon has 19 times more vitamin A than white chocolate. While watermelon has 569IU of vitamin A, white chocolate has only 30IU.
  • Watermelon has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watermelon, raw and Candies, white chocolate.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1520%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +619.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6934.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +862.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21293.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +684.6%
Contains more OtherOther +525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24486.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1926%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.016g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0.15g 32.09g 49%
Calories 30kcal 539kcal 25%
Phosphorus 11mg 176mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.282mg 20%
Calcium 7mg 199mg 19%
Carbs 7.55g 59.24g 17%
Protein 0.61g 5.87g 11%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0.5mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.608mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.013g 6%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.96mg 6%
Choline 4.1mg 29.5mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 286mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.745mg 4%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Sodium 1mg 90mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 9µg 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg 2%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.008mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.056mg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 59.04g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Iron 0.24mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 59g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Watermelon
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.