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Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 16% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Niacin | 3.6 MG | 22% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 58 UG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 54 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.3 MG | 40% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 515 MG | 123% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 755 MG | 60% | |
| Potassium, K | 648 MG | 14% | |
| Sodium, Na | 99 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 10.2 MG | 93% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.7 MG | 76% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.6 MG | 70% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.3g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (40% DV).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (123% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Phosphorus, P (60% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (93% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (76% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried
Dried watermelon seed kernels are the hulled inner seeds, stripped of their black shell. The result is a pale, flat seed with a surprisingly high protein content and a fat profile that sits in the same range as most tree nuts. Fiber is essentially absent in the dried form. They're popular in West African and Middle Eastern cooking, ground into sauces or pressed for oil, though in the US they're more commonly eaten as a snack or blended into smoothies.
Dietary Information
Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried is considered high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried include Magnesium, Mg (123% DV) , Zinc, Zn (93% DV) , Copper, Cu (76% DV) , Manganese, Mn (70% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (60% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 557 calories per 100 grams, Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried gets 20% of its calories from protein, 11% from carbohydrates, and 77% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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