Melon
Good nutritional profile
Raw honeydew melon, values for the peeled, seeded flesh.
Honeydew is a smooth-skinned melon with pale green, sweet flesh, eaten fresh on its own, in fruit salads or with cured ham. It is about 90% water: a 150 g portion has about 54 kcal and 12 g of sugar, with 27 mg of vitamin C (about 30% of the daily value) and 340 mg of potassium. Cantaloupe, the orange-fleshed melon, has a similar calorie count but far more vitamin A.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.9% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1% |
| Carbs | 9.1g | 3.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.18g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 5.12g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3.2% |
| Water | 90g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 36 | 1.6% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.04 | g | 0.2% |
| Monounsaturated | 0 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 | g | 0.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.018 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.042 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 18 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 3 | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.038 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.012 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.42 | mg | 2.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.088 | mg | 5.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 19 | mcg | 4.8% |
| vitamin C | 18 | mg | 20.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.02 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin K | 2.9 | mcg | 2.4% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 6 | mg | 0.6% |
| iron | 0.17 | mg | 0.9% |
| magnesium | 10 | mg | 2.5% |
| phosphorus | 11 | mg | 1.6% |
| potassium | 228 | mg | 8.8% |
| sodium | 18 | mg | 0.8% |
| zinc | 0.09 | mg | 0.8% |
| copper | 0.024 | mg | 2.7% |
| manganese | 0.027 | mg | 1.2% |
| selenium | 0.7 | mcg | 1.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 5 | mg | 0.7% | 47% |
| Isoleucine | 13 | mg | 0.9% | 65% |
| Leucine limiting | 16 | mg | 0.6% | 39% |
| Lysine | 18 | mg | 0.9% | 56% |
| Methionine | 10 | mg | 1.0% | 65% |
| Phenylalanine | 25 | mg | 1.4% | 91% |
| Threonine | 13 | mg | 1.2% | 78% |
| Tryptophan | 5 | mg | 1.8% | 114% |
| Valine | 18 | mg | 1.0% | 68% |
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