Side-by-Side Comparison

Plums vs Watermelon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit 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
-35%
Watermelon

Watermelon has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 46 kcal, 16 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+15%
Plums

Plums provides 0.70 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.09 g, +15%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+250%
Plums

Plums provides 1.4 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+1.00 g, +250%).

Higher Vitamin C
+17%
Plums

Plums provides 9.5 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+1.4 mg, +17%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Plums100 g edible portion
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Plums higher
Plums
46 kcal2% DV
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV

Plums provides 46 kcal vs 30 kcal in Watermelon (+16 kcal, +53%).

ProteinPlums higher
Plums
0.70 g1% DV
Watermelon
0.61 g1% DV

Plums provides 0.70 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.09 g, +15%).

CarbohydratesPlums higher
Plums
11.4 g4% DV
Watermelon
7.6 g3% DV

Plums provides 11.4 g vs 7.6 g in Watermelon (+3.9 g, +51%).

Dietary FiberPlums higher
Plums
1.4 g5% DV
Watermelon
0.40 g1% DV

Plums provides 1.4 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+1.00 g, +250%).

Total FatPlums higher
Plums
0.28 g
Watermelon
0.15 g

Plums provides 0.28 g vs 0.15 g in Watermelon (+0.13 g, +87%).

Total SugarsPlums higher
Plums
9.9 g20% DV
Watermelon
6.2 g12% DV

Plums provides 9.9 g vs 6.2 g in Watermelon (+3.7 g, +60%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPlums higher
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV
Watermelon
8.1 mg9% DV

Plums provides 9.5 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+1.4 mg, +17%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Watermelon higher
Plums
17 µg2% DV
Watermelon
28 µg3% DV

Watermelon provides 28 µg vs 17 µg in Plums (+11 µg, +65%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Plums
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPlums higher
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg

Plums provides 0.26 mg vs 0.05 mg in Watermelon (+0.21 mg, +420%).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV
Watermelon
0.1 µg

Plums provides 6.4 µg vs 0.1 µg in Watermelon (+6.3 µg, +6300%).

Folate (DFE)Plums higher
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV
Watermelon
3.0 µg1% DV

Plums provides 5.0 µg vs 3.0 µg in Watermelon (+2.0 µg, +67%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.03 mg3% DV

Both Plums and Watermelon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Plums and Watermelon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Plums higher
Plums
0.42 mg3% DV
Watermelon
0.18 mg1% DV

Plums provides 0.42 mg vs 0.18 mg in Watermelon (+0.24 mg, +134%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Watermelon higher
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV
Watermelon
0.22 mg4% DV

Watermelon provides 0.22 mg vs 0.14 mg in Plums (+0.09 mg, +64%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg3% DV

Both Plums and Watermelon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.03 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Plums
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWatermelon higher
Plums
0 mg
Watermelon
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumPlums higher
Plums
157 mg3% DV
Watermelon
112 mg2% DV

Plums provides 157 mg vs 112 mg in Watermelon (+45.0 mg, +40%).

CalciumWatermelon higher
Plums
6.0 mg
Watermelon
7.0 mg1% DV

Watermelon provides 7.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Plums (+1.0 mg, +17%).

IronWatermelon higher
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.24 mg1% DV

Watermelon provides 0.24 mg vs 0.17 mg in Plums (+0.07 mg, +41%).

MagnesiumWatermelon higher
Plums
7.0 mg2% DV
Watermelon
10.0 mg2% DV

Watermelon provides 10.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Plums (+3.0 mg, +43%).

PhosphorusPlums higher
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV
Watermelon
11.0 mg1% DV

Plums provides 16.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Watermelon (+5.0 mg, +45%).

ZincSimilar
Plums
0.10 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV

Both Plums and Watermelon provide similar amounts of zinc (0.10 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Plums
0.02 g
Watermelon
0.02 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Plums leads in 13 categories while Watermelon leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Plums has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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