Watermelon, raw
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.1 MG | 9% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 4.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 28 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 7 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 MG | 2% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 112 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.4 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (30 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
About Watermelon, raw
Watermelon is mostly water, as the name suggests, with light sweetness, almost no fiber, and a negligible amount of fat and protein. It is one of the lowest-calorie foods you can eat by volume. The red flesh gets its color from lycopene. Cold watermelon on a hot day is hard to beat for refreshment. It works in salads with feta and mint, blended into agua fresca, or simply eaten in slices straight from the rind.
Dietary Information
Watermelon, raw is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 30 calories per 100 grams, Watermelon, raw gets 8% of its calories from protein, 101% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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