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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of skim milk and watermelon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 39:58:3 and for watermelon, 7:88:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Skim Milk Watermelon
Protein 39% 7%
Carbohydrates 58% 88%
Fat 3% 5%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Skim Milk or Watermelon .

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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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.