Beer vs. Watermelon

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Watermelon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus watermelon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and watermelon:

  • Watermelon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and watermelon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and beer has 43 calories.

Beer Watermelon
Protein 5% 7%
Carbohydrates 33% 88%
Fat ~ 5%
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

dietary fiber

Watermelon has more dietary fiber than beer - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beer has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and beer has 0.46g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both watermelon and beer are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Watermelon has more Vitamin C than beer - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Watermelon has more Vitamin A than beer - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Watermelon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and watermelon contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Beer Watermelon
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.033 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.178 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 0.221 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.045 MG
Folate 6 UG 3 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Watermelon has 315% more potassium than beer - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and beer has 27mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both beer and watermelon contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Beer Watermelon
kaempferol 0.81 mg 0.45 mg
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.02 mg ~
luteolin ~ 0.46 mg



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Watermelon .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .

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FAQ

Does watermelon or beer contain more calories in 100 grams?
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and beer has 43 calories.

Does watermelon or beer have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

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