Black Coffee vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and watermelon:
- Black coffee has 14 times less calories than watermelon.
- Black coffee has 43.4 times less carbohydrates than watermelon.
- Watermelon has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black coffee contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee has 14 times less calories than watermelon - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to watermelon per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 90% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has 43.4 times less carbohydrates than watermelon - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than black coffee - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and black coffee are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than black coffee - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than black coffee - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black coffee contains more niacin. Both black coffee and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Black Coffee | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon has 124% more potassium than black coffee - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee has 14 times less calories than watermelon - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is watermelon or black coffee better for protein?
Watermelon and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does watermelon or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has 43.4 times fewer carbohydrates than watermelon - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.