Peach vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and watermelon:
- Peach has more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than peach.
- Peach has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is similar to watermelon for protein, carbs and fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 90% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peach has 275% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and peach are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 98% more Vitamin C than peach - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin. Both peach and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peach | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, peach has more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than peach per 100 grams. Both peach and watermelon contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Peach | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does watermelon or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.