That’s because strawberries are so perfectly portable and sweet. As for watermelon? You’re might as well be glugging a glass of water, as a majority of the fruit is made of the stuff. But if you had to choose just one, which one should you snack on? Read on to find out.
Strawberry vs. Watermelon
Calories
Strawberry: 47 caloriesWatermelon: 84 calories
Fiber
Strawberry: 12% of your daily valueWatermelon: 4% of your daily value
Strawberries have three times more gut-filling fiber.
Sugar
Strawberry: 7 gramsWatermelon: 17 grams
Watermelon packs much more natural sugar.
Calcium
Strawberry: 2% of your daily valueWatermelon: 2% of your daily value
Magnesium
Strawberry: 5% of your daily valueWatermelon: 7 % of your daily value
Potassium
Strawberry: 6% of your daily valueWatermelon: 9% of your daily value
Vitamin C
Strawberry: 143% of your daily valueWatermelon: 38% of your daily value
Strawberries blow the lid off of your vitamin C quota!
Folate
Strawberry: 9% of your daily valueWatermelon: 2% of your daily value
Vitamin A
Strawberry: 0% of your daily valueWatermelon: 32% of your daily value
Watermelon offers lots of vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and skin.
Lycopene
Strawberry: 0 milligramsWatermelon: 13 milligrams
So which is healthier: strawberry or watermelon?
The winner: It’s a tie!
The bottom line
How could we possibly choose? Both of these summery fruits steal our hearts. Strawberries pack a day’s worth of vitamin C, while watermelon is a delicious way to get a high dose of lycopene. Toss ’em together in a fruit salad and get the best of both worlds. Pro tip: Pick up organic strawberries, as they’re almost sure to be covered in pesticides. Watermelon has a thick, protective rind, so you can get away with a conventional pick there.
