Watermelon vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and eggplant:
- Eggplant has more niacin and folate.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than eggplant, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 82% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 650% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and eggplant are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 268% more Vitamin C than eggplant - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 27 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin and folate. Both watermelon and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Watermelon | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lycopene than eggplant per 100 grams, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 14 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both watermelon and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Watermelon | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does watermelon or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.