Side-by-Side Comparison

Orange vs Watermelon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
fruits

Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Fresh crisp watermelon slice with vibrant red flesh and dark seeds
fruits

Watermelon

30Calories
0.6Protein
0.4Fiber
8.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-36%
Watermelon

Watermelon has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 47 kcal, 17 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+54%
Orange

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.33 g, +54%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+500%
Orange

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.0 g, +500%).

Higher Vitamin C
+557%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+45.1 mg, +557%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Orange100 g edible portion
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Orange higher
Orange
47 kcal2% DV
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV

Orange provides 47 kcal vs 30 kcal in Watermelon (+17 kcal, +57%).

ProteinOrange higher
Orange
0.94 g2% DV
Watermelon
0.61 g1% DV

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.33 g, +54%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher
Orange
11.8 g4% DV
Watermelon
7.6 g3% DV

Orange provides 11.8 g vs 7.6 g in Watermelon (+4.2 g, +56%).

Dietary FiberOrange higher
Orange
2.4 g9% DV
Watermelon
0.40 g1% DV

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.0 g, +500%).

Total FatSimilar
Orange
0.12 g
Watermelon
0.15 g

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of total fat (0.12 g).

Total SugarsOrange higher
Orange
9.4 g19% DV
Watermelon
6.2 g12% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 6.2 g in Watermelon (+3.1 g, +51%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV
Watermelon
8.1 mg9% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+45.1 mg, +557%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Watermelon higher
Orange
11 µg1% DV
Watermelon
28 µg3% DV

Watermelon provides 28 µg vs 11 µg in Orange (+17 µg, +155%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Orange
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EOrange higher
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg

Orange provides slightly more vitamin e (0.18 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KWatermelon higher
Orange
0 µg
Watermelon
0.1 µg

Watermelon provides slightly more vitamin k (0.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Orange
30 µg8% DV
Watermelon
3.0 µg1% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 3.0 µg in Watermelon (+27 µg, +900%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV
Watermelon
0.03 mg3% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV
Watermelon
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.18 mg1% DV

Orange provides 0.28 mg vs 0.18 mg in Watermelon (+0.10 mg, +58%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV
Watermelon
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.25 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg3% DV

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.06 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Orange
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWatermelon higher
Orange
0 mg
Watermelon
1.0 mg

Watermelon has higher sodium (1.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumOrange higher
Orange
181 mg4% DV
Watermelon
112 mg2% DV

Orange provides 181 mg vs 112 mg in Watermelon (+69.0 mg, +62%).

CalciumOrange higher
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV
Watermelon
7.0 mg1% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Watermelon (+33.0 mg, +471%).

IronWatermelon higher
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.24 mg1% DV

Watermelon provides 0.24 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.14 mg, +140%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV
Watermelon
10.0 mg2% DV

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of magnesium (10.0 mg).

PhosphorusOrange higher
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV
Watermelon
11.0 mg1% DV

Orange provides 14.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Watermelon (+3.0 mg, +27%).

ZincSimilar
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of zinc (0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Orange
0.02 g
Watermelon
0.02 g

Both Orange and Watermelon provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Orange leads in 13 categories while Watermelon leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 9 nutrients. Overall, Orange has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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