Strawberries
Strawberries provides approximately 626% more vitamin c per 100 g (58.8 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).
Watermelon / Tarbooz / Tormuj
Citrullus lanatus
A deeply hydrating summer melon with over 91% water content, loaded with lycopene, citrulline, and vitamin C.

Key vitamins and minerals meeting high percentages of daily recommended intake
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Strawberries provides approximately 626% more vitamin c per 100 g (58.8 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).
Lemon provides approximately 554% more vitamin c per 100 g (53.0 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).
Lime provides approximately 259% more vitamin c per 100 g (29.1 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides approximately 353% more vitamin c per 100 g (36.7 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).
Side-by-side nutrient differences with other common fruits
Laboratory assayed values from published composition records
Per 100g Edible Portion
| Macronutrients | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (Energy) | 30kcal | |
| Protein | 0.61g | |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.40g | |
| Total Fat | 0.15g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2g | |
| Sodium | 1.0mg |
| Vitamins | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid | 8.1mg | |
Vitamin A (RAE)Retinol & Carotenoids | 28µg | |
Vitamin DCholecalciferol / Ergocalciferol | - | - |
Vitamin EAlpha-tocopherol | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin KPhylloquinone & Menaquinones | 0.1µg | |
Folate (DFE)Vitamin B9 | 3.0µg | |
| 0.03mg | ||
| 0.02mg | ||
| 0.18mg | ||
| 0.22mg | ||
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5-phosphate | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin B12Cobalamin | 0µg |
Expert-verified answers to common nutritional and dietary questions
A 100-gram serving of Watermelon contains 30 calories, 7.6g of total carbohydrates, and 0.40g of dietary fiber (yielding approx. 7.2g net carbs). By portion: 100 g contains approximately 30 calories; 1 cup diced (152 g) contains approximately 46 calories; 1 medium wedge (286 g) contains approximately 86 calories.
Watermelon is particularly high in Total Sugars (12% Daily Value), Vitamin C (9% Daily Value), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (4% Daily Value), Vitamin A (RAE) (3% Daily Value). A deeply hydrating summer melon with over 91% water content, loaded with lycopene, citrulline, and vitamin C.
Popular and nutritionally verified alternatives to Watermelon include Guava, Orange, Amla (Indian Gooseberry). You can explore customized swaps ranked by protein, fiber, or vitamins using our smart replacement tool.
Watermelon is naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free. With 30 calories and 0.40g of fiber per 100g, it fits well into healthy balanced, plant-based, and calorie-conscious meal plans.
Values reflect assayed composite laboratory samples from published public food tables. Naturally occurring nutrients vary by harvest variety and culinary preparation.