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Of Course watermelons are good for you they are nutrious and just like a cantaloupe but different.

More should be said about the nutrients in watermelon.

The two items, watermelons and cantaloupes are quite different and contain different nutritional compositions.

Good For You Nutrients

The yellow watermelon is a good source of vitamin A, and vitamin C. Meeting 18 percent of the daily value of vitamin A and 21 percent of the required daily vitamin C. It also contains sufficient amounts of potassium. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for making and repairing skin and blood vessels, as well as healing wounds. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin supporting the immune system and eye health. As a mineral and electrolyte, potassium helps build proteins and maintain acid-base balance in the body.

Yellow vs. Red Watermelon

While yellow watermelon makes a healthy addition to your diet, it's important to note the slight difference in nutrition between the yellow and red varieties. Yellow watermelon is a good source of beta-carotene, and red watermelon is a good source of lycopene. Beta-carotene and lycopene are provitamins A carotenoids found in plants. The body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A in the body, but is not able to convert lycopene. Both beta-carotene and lycopene are antioxidants, and may provide protection against cancer and eye disease.

Cantaloupe contains a large amount of Vitamin A which is one of the best natural antioxidants. So due to this antioxidant property, it fights against lung and oral cavity cancers keeping you disease free and healthy. An important factor present in Cantaloupe aids in protecting your eye and skin.

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