Watermelon vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 73% less sugar than watermelon.
- Ginger root has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than watermelon.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Watermelon has 58% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Watermelon has 63% less calories than ginger root.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 63% less calories than ginger root - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon has 58% less carbohydrates than ginger root - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 73% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and ginger root are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 62% more Vitamin C than ginger root - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than ginger root - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both watermelon and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 129% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 271% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 60% less calories than ginger root - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does watermelon or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.