Orange vs Watermelon – Which is Healthier?
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When comparing orange to watermelon, we picked the orange.
Why?
Watermelons are great too, but…
In terms of macros, oranges have nearly 5x the fiber for only slightly more carbs. Now, the glycemic load of watermelon is still low (that’s a good thing), so that’s not a bad point for watermelon, but it does mean that oranges win this round easily by the numbers.
In the category of vitamins, oranges have more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, and E, while watermelon has more of vitamins A and K. Another win for oranges!
When it comes to minerals, oranges have more calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, while watermelon has more iron, manganese, and zinc. A more modest 4:3 win this time for oranges.
In other considerations, watermelon is a great source of lycopene, so that is a round in its favor finally.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for oranges, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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