Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Watermelon Seed Kernels VS Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Watermelon Seed Kernels	19%	71%	10%
Broccoli	27%	8%	65%

Macro Nutrients

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	27.2% 790kcal	1.66% 48kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	69.2% 67g	0.54% 0.52g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	43.3% 14g	0.5% 0.16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	5.6% 0.089g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	234% 40g	0.41% 0.069g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	16.7% 21.7g	7.24% 9.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.32% 2.4g	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	1.33% 0.96g	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	% 0.69g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	9.7% 3.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	71.7% 40g	7.14% 4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	4.9% 44μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	22.4% 0.27mg	8.4% 0.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16% 0.21mg	12.8% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	31.5% 5.03mg	5.66% 0.91mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.8% 0.49mg	16.2% 0.81mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.7% 0.13mg	19% 0.25mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	20.6% 82.2μg	22.3% 89.3μg	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	140% 126mg	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	7.37% 1.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	120% 144μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Watermelon Seed Kernels	Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.65% 76.5mg	6.66% 66.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	108% 0.97mg	7.7% 0.069mg	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	129% 10.3mg	13% 1.03mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	174% 730mg	7.1% 29.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	99% 2.3mg	13% 0.3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	153% 1070mg	13.4% 94mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	27% 919mg	13% 448mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	6.44% 3.54μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	9.36% 140mg	3.1% 46.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	132% 14.5mg	5.3% 0.58mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.19% 7.16g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Watermelon Seed Kernels vs Broccoli:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 1.2 times more Vitamin B2 and 5.6 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Broccoli.
• While Raw Broccoli contains more Vitamin A, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5, 2 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin C than Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels and Raw Broccoli have similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per 5 oz.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels as well as Raw Broccoli have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Watermelon Seed Kernels vs Broccoli:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 14 times more Copper, 10 times more Iron, 24.5 times more Magnesium, 7.7 times more Manganese, 11.4 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium, 3 times more Sodium and 25 times more Zinc than Raw Broccoli.
• While Raw Broccoli contains 17.7 times more Water than Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels and Raw Broccoli have similar amounts of Calcium per 5 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels have 16.4 times more Energy, 128 times more Fat, 85.8 times more Saturated Fat, 573.3 times more Omega 6, 2.3 times more Carbohydrate and 10 times more Protein than Raw Broccoli.
• Both Dried Watermelon Seed Kernels as well as Raw Broccoli have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.