Watermelon and Cucumber

Difference Between Watermelon and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Cucumber 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 Watermelon and Cucumber is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.