If watermelons are 90% water, where do the nutrients come from?

Question

I know, I know, the other 10%. But if it’s just that 10%, does that mean they are less nutritious than other fruits?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Most fruits have a very high water content. Watermelon has more, but it’s only by a few percent. Most foods actually have a significant water content, even things you wouldn’t expect like meat and bread. This isn’t very important to getting things like vitamins and minerals, as we only need a tiny amount of those. The main impact of water in food is that it fills you up. If you’re trying to consume fewer calories, this can work in your advantage, but if you’re undernourished, it works against you.