Vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, and B12, pantothenic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium are also present in the melon core. In addition to strengthening the immune system, vitamins and antioxidants can help prevent heart disease, joint inflammation, and some cancers, such as colon, prostate, breast, and cervical cancer.
Compared to tomatoes, watermelon has a higher concentration of lycopene, a potent antioxidant that lowers bad cholesterol and guards against osteoporosis, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease.