Watermelon vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and chicken:
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Watermelon has 193.3 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Watermelon has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and watermelon has 84% less calories than chicken - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than watermelon - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than chicken - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watermelon has 193.3 times less saturated fat than chicken - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and watermelon are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Watermelon has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than chicken - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than chicken - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both watermelon and chicken contain significant amounts of folate.
| Watermelon | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 288% more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 504% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 1.838 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and watermelon has 80% less calories than chicken - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is watermelon or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does watermelon or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than watermelon - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does watermelon or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 500% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.