Melon nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Melons, casaba, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Melon
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Melon glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944text
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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62 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 6 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 28 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 6 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, cubes (170 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -3.5 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 0 mg |
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 82% of foods
Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 54% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 49% of foods
Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 47% of foods
Lutein + zeaxanthin ⓘHigher in Lutein + zeaxanthin content than 46% of foods
Melon calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 28 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, cubes | 48 | 170 g |
| Calories in 1 melon | 459 | 1640 g |
| Calories in 0.1 fruit | 46 | 164 g |
Melon Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Melon glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944text
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Melon Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0.15mg of 15mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
65mg of 90mg
73%
Vitamin B1:
0.05mg of 1mg
3.8%
Vitamin B2:
0.09mg of 1mg
7.2%
Vitamin B3:
0.7mg of 16mg
4.4%
Vitamin B5:
0.25mg of 5mg
5%
Vitamin B6:
0.49mg of 1mg
38%
Folate:
24µg of 400µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
23mg of 550mg
4.1%
Vitamin K:
7.5µg of 120µg
6.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
1.1 g of 50 g
1.1 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
6.6 g of 300 g
6.6 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
91.9 g of 2,000 g
91.9 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.04 g
Fiber content ratio for Melon
Sugar:
5.7 g
Fiber:
0.9 g
Other:
-0.01 g
All nutrients for Melon per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% | 94% |
1.7 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 1.1g | 3% | 84% |
2.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0% | 93% |
333.1 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% | 18% |
2.4 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 5.7g | N/A | 55% |
9.5 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 6.6g | 2% | 56% |
4.3 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | 82% |
12.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 11mg | 1% | 74% |
11.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 182mg | 5% | 63% |
1.2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 4% | 83% |
7.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 5.7g | N/A | 46% |
1.6 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | 51% |
2.7 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | 75% |
2.4 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | 93% |
90.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 1% | 96% |
36.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 9mg | 0% | 86% |
54.4 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | 91% |
29.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | 70% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | 91% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1% | 90% |
17.7 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 87% |
4.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.23mg | 1% | 86% |
41.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | 90% |
13.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 13% | 53% |
1.4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | 62% |
40.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 8µg | 2% | 68% |
7.6 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% | 90% |
235.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 96% |
4899.5 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | N/A | 92% |
1209.6 times less than Walnut
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
0.15%
Total Fat
0.1g
0.11%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.39%
Sodium 9mg
2.2%
Total Carbohydrate
6.6g
3.6%
Dietary Fiber
0.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
11mg
1.1%
Iron
0.34mg
4.3%
Potassium
182mg
5.4%
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The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Melon nutrition infographic
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References
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