Watermelon vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and cumin:
- Cumin has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than cumin.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, watermelon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Watermelon has 94.9 times less saturated fat than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and watermelon has 92% less calories than cumin - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 37% |
| Fat | 4% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 83% less carbohydrates than cumin - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watermelon has 94.9 times less saturated fat than cumin - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 129% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 65 times more Vitamin E than watermelon - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, watermelon contains more pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 275 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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, cumin has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than cumin per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 762 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and watermelon has 90% less calories than cumin - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does watermelon or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does watermelon or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 275 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does watermelon or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.