Skim Milk vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and watermelon:
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to watermelon for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 90% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than skim milk - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 452% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and skim milk are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and watermelon are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than skim milk - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 118% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than watermelon - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Skim Milk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 39% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.05 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is watermelon or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 450% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does watermelon or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does watermelon or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.