Nectarine and Watermelon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g
99+
7.55 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
0.40 g
99+
Sugar
7.90 g
37
6.20 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.61 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
28.00 mcg
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.22 mg
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.05 mg
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
8.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
0.10 mcg
35
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
4,532.00 mcg
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
8.00 mcg
33
Choline
6.20 mg
18
4.10 mg
27
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
112.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.24 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
7.00 mg
38
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
50.00 mg
32
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
87.60 g
24
91.45 g
6
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.25 g
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
252.00 kcal
18
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Melon
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Not Available
Citrullus vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Prunus
Citrullus
Species
P. persica
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Rose
Gourd
Difference Between Nectarine and Watermelon
We might think that Nectarine and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Watermelon with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Nectarine and Watermelon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Nectarine and Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
