Apple Cider vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and watermelon:
- Watermelon has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to watermelon for fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 90% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and apple cider are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 800% more Vitamin C than apple cider - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than apple cider - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Cider | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both apple cider and watermelon contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Cider | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 8 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 303 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.05 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does watermelon or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.