Watermelon vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and ginger:
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Watermelon has 161.4 times less saturated fat than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and watermelon has 91% less calories than ginger - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 75% |
| Fat | 4% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 89% less carbohydrates than ginger - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 34 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watermelon has 161.4 times less saturated fat than ginger - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 10 times more Vitamin C than ginger - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 13 times more Vitamin A than ginger - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both watermelon and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Watermelon | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 81 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Watermelon | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 18 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.706 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does watermelon or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and watermelon has 90% less calories than ginger - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does watermelon or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does watermelon or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 81 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does watermelon or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.