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

1 serving of watermelon is about 280g. 1 serving of apple is about 180g. both have about the same amount of calories. so by weight, then yes, watermelon has less nutrients than an apple. but the ratio of the nutrients to what you consume are similar for a watermelon and an apple.

ie one bite of an apple has roughly the same breakdown of water, sugars, proteins, fat, etc.

and btw an apple is 85-90% water as well. just more densely packed.