Oyster vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and watermelon:
- Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 49% less calories than oyster - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to watermelon per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 90% |
| Fat | 25% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than oyster - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 756% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and oyster are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Watermelon has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 72% more Vitamin C than oyster - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 250% more Vitamin A than oyster - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and watermelon contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 529% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and oyster contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.05 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 50% less calories than oyster - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is watermelon or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 760% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does watermelon or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.