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0.3 kg CO2e per kg (about 0.03 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
0.3
kg CO2e / kg
235
litres water / kg
0.2
m² land / kg
0.6g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Watermelon generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 2 km, or charging a smartphone 36 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
How does Watermelon compare to other foods in the Fruits category?
kg CO2e per kg — lower is better
Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Watermelon produces approximately 0.3 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (200g / 1 slice), that's about 0.06 kg CO2e.
Watermelon has a relatively low carbon footprint at 0.3 kg CO2e/kg, making it a more climate-friendly food choice.
Producing 1 kg of Watermelon requires approximately 235 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Watermelon already has one of the lowest carbon footprints among common foods.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.