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Tomato and Watermelon


Watermelon and Tomato


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties   
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes   

Side Effects
Heart burn   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
3.90 g   
99+
7.55 g   
99+

Fiber
1.20 g   
34
0.40 g   
99+

Sugar
2.60 g   
99+
6.20 g   
99+

Protein
0.90 g   
30
0.61 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23   
5
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg   
14
28.00 mcg   
18

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.03 mg   
29

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.02 mg   
37

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg   
27
0.18 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg   
99+
0.22 mg   
26

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.05 mg   
40

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg   
20
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg   
99+
8.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg   
18
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg   
9
0.10 mcg   
35

Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg   
3
4,532.00 mcg   
2

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg   
10
8.00 mcg   
33

Choline
6.70 mg   
16
4.10 mg   
27

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.15 g   
38

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
237.00 mg   
28
112.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.27 mg   
38
0.24 mg   
99+

Sodium
5.00 mg   
15
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
10.00 mg   
34
7.00 mg   
38

Magnesium
11.00 mg   
24
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.17 mg   
16
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
11.00 mg   
35

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.06 mg   
38
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
3.00 mg   
35
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
80.00 mg   
24
50.00 mg   
32

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
2.00 mg   
15

Water Content
94.52 g   
2
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
18.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
30.00 kcal   
23

Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal   
99+
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal   
37
252.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
150.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable   
Berry, Melon   

Season
All seasons   
Summer   

Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson   
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
Yes   
Yes   

Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow   
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White   

Inside Color
Red   
Red   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   

Taste
Sour, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Central America, South America   
Southern Africa   

Grows on
Bushes   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam   
Sandy, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
6-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm   
Dry, Hot   

Facts

Facts about
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  
  • 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
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
Nigeria   
Germany   

Top Exporter
Netherlands   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum   
Citrullus Lanatus   

Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum   
Citrullus vulgaris   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Solanales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Solanum   
Citrullus   

Species
S. lycopersicum   
C. lanatus   

Generic Group
Nightshade   
Gourd   

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Difference Between Tomato and Watermelon

We might think that Tomato and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Watermelon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Watermelon with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Watermelon is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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