Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Watermelon Seed Kernels VS Almonds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Watermelon Seed Kernels	19%	71%	10%
Almonds	14%	72%	14%

Macro Nutrients

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	192% 5570kcal	200% 5790kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	488% 474g	515% 499g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	306% 98g	119% 38g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	1.88% 0.03g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1653% 281g	725% 123g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	118% 153g	166% 216g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	60% 43.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	1.5% 1.1g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 39.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	329% 125g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	506% 283g	378% 212g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	158% 1.9mg	171% 2.05mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	112% 1.45mg	875% 11.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	222% 35.5mg	226% 36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	69% 3.46mg	94% 4.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	68.5% 0.89mg	105% 1.37mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	1900% 570μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	145% 580μg	110% 440μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	1709% 256mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	54% 540mg	269% 2690mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	762% 6.86mg	1146% 10.3mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	910% 72.8mg	464% 37mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	1226% 5150mg	643% 2700mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	702% 16mg	947% 21.8mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	1007% 453μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	1079% 7550mg	687% 4810mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	191% 6480mg	216% 7330mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	74.5% 41μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	66% 990mg	0.67% 10mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	931% 102mg	284% 31mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.36% 50.5g	1.2% 44g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Watermelon Seed Kernels vs Almonds:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain 7.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels and Almonds have similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3 per 1 kg.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels as well as Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 1 kg.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Watermelon Seed Kernels vs Almonds:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 2 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 99 times more Sodium and 3.3 times more Zinc than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain 5 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Manganese than Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels and Almonds have similar amounts of Potassium per 1 kg.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 2.6 times more Saturated Fat, 2.3 times more Omega 6 and 1.3 times more Protein than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain 1.4 times more Carbohydrate than Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels and Almonds have similar amounts of Energy and Fat per 1 kg.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels as well as Almonds have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 kg.