Pear vs Watermelon – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing pear to watermelon, we picked the pear.

Why?

It was close in most regards! But…

In terms of macros, pears have over 6x the fiber for a little under 2x the carbs, making it the winner in this category.

In the category of vitamins, pears have more of vitamins B2, B9, E, K, and choline, while watermelons have more of vitamins A, B1, B5, B6, and C, making for a 5:5 tie, and the margins of difference are comparable too, so this round’s definitely a tie.

When it comes to minerals, pears have more calcium, copper, and manganese, while watermelons have more magnesium, iron, and selenium. They’re approximately equal in the rest of the minerals they both contain, so this round is another tie.

Looking at phytochemicals, pears have a significantly greater total mass/100g of polyphenols, but watermelons are an excellent source of lycopene (which is not a polyphenol, but is definitely worth noting), better for such even than tomatoes. Taking both of these things into account, we declare this round a tie, too.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for pears on the strength of the macros, especially the fiber, but the fact it’s so close in everything else makes clear: do enjoy either or both; diversity is good!

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Enjoy!