gluten-free watermelon
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10 gluten-free substitutes for watermelon — top pick Strawberries at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are gluten-free

top substitutes

01

Strawberries

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Red and refreshing in summer dishes

02

Pineapple

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy tropical, works in salads

03

Papaya

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet tropical fruit, similar juicy texture

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04

Grapes

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Frozen grapes mimic watermelon refreshment

05

Tomatoes

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy and acidic when ripe; dice for salsa or blend for gazpacho, adds savory depth

06

Mangoes

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet and juicy, great in fruit salads

07

Cucumber

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Same crunch and water content, less sweet

08

Kiwi

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Refreshing and juicy, adds tartness

09

Cantaloupe

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest melon swap, more flavor

10

Honeydew

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild melon alternative

pitfalls to avoid

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Strawberries: May change cookies crumb density

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Strawberries: May change muffins crumb density

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Pineapple: May change muffins crumb density

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Papaya: May change cake crumb density

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Papaya: May change muffins crumb density

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Tomatoes: Savory and acidic — not sweet like watermelon

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Cucumber: May change brownies crumb density

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Cucumber: May change muffins crumb density

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Cucumber: May change scones crumb density

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Cucumber: Not sweet — more vegetal and watery

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Kiwi: May change cake crumb density

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Kiwi: Tart and acidic — very different from melon

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Honeydew: May change cake crumb density

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