Beer vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and watermelon:
- Watermelon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and beer has 43 calories.
| Beer | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 90% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than beer - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and beer has 0.46g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and beer are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than beer - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than beer - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and watermelon contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon has 315% more potassium than beer - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and beer has 27mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both beer and watermelon contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Beer | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.46 mg |
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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does watermelon or beer contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and beer has 43 calories.
Does watermelon or beer have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and beer contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.