Watermelon vs Strawberry
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Strawberry is generally healthier
Strawberry comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (0.8g vs 0.6g), more fiber (2g vs 0.4g), less sugar (4.9g vs 7g), less sodium (2mg vs 28mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Watermelon
30 kcal
More Protein
Strawberry
0.8g
More Fiber
Strawberry
2g
Less Sugar
Strawberry
4.9g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Watermelon
30
Strawberry
32
Proteinper 100g
Watermelon
0.6g
Strawberry
0.8g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Watermelon
8g
Strawberry
8g
Fatper 100g
Watermelon
0.2g
Strawberry
0.3g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Watermelon | Strawberry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30kcal✓ | 32kcal | -2.0kcal |
| Protein | 0.6g | 0.8g✓ | -0.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 8g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.2g✓ | 0.3g | -0.1g |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2g✓ | -1.6g |
| Sugar | 7g | 4.9g✓ | +2.1g |
| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg✓ | +26.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Watermelon
Per 100g:30 calories
Per cup (150g):45 calories
Per serving (85g):26 calories
Strawberry
Per 100g:32 calories
Per cup (150g):48 calories
Per serving (85g):27 calories
Diet Compatibility
Watermelon
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Strawberry
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Watermelon
- ✓Lower in calories (30 vs 32)
- ✓Lower in carbs (8g vs 8g)
Common Uses
Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
When to Choose Strawberry
- ✓Higher in protein (0.8g vs 0.6g)
- ✓More fiber (2g vs 0.4g)
- ✓Less sugar (4.9g vs 7g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 28mg)
Common Uses
Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls