Watermelon Nutrition Facts



Calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate values for Watermelon.

Calories

There are 86 calories in Watermelon.

86

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon
Serving Size:

1

wedge (approx 1/16 of melon) (286 grams)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 3.9
Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.4 grams

Saturated Fat 0.1 grams

Trans Fat 0 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 grams

Cholesterol 0 milligrams

Sodium 2.9 milligrams

Potassium 320 milligrams

Total Carbohydrates 22 grams

Dietary Fiber 1.1 grams

Sugars 18 grams
Protein 1.7 grams
33%

Vitamin A

39%

Vitamin C

1.5%

Calcium

3.8%

Iron

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Category
Food / Beverages > Produce > Melons > Watermelons (Fresh)

How long would it take to burn off 90 KCal?
Walking (3mph) 23 minutes
Running (6mph) 8 minutes
Bicycling (10mph) 12 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs.

What kind of fruit is watermelon?

berry

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). Grant Heilman/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The fruit is a type of berry known botanically as a pepo. The sweet juicy flesh may be reddish, white, or yellow; flesh colour, shape of the fruit, and thickness of the rind depend on the variety.

Is watermelon is a fruit or vegetable?

fruit

Like the pepper, tomato, and pumpkin, watermelon is a fruit, botanically. It is the fruit of a plant originally from a vine of southern Africa. Loosely considered a type of melon (although not in the genus Cucumis), watermelon has a smooth exterior rind and a juicy, sweet interior flesh.

What is watermelon made of?

Watermelon consists mostly of water (91%) and carbs (7.5%). It provides almost no protein or fat and is very low in calories.

What are the benefits of eating watermelon?



The Top 9 Health Benefits of Watermelon

  • Helps you stay hydrated. …
  • Packed with nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. …
  • May have anticancer effects. …
  • May improve heart health. …
  • May reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. …
  • May help prevent macular degeneration. …
  • May relieve muscle soreness. …
  • May aid skin health.

Is watermelon a cucumber?

Watermelon, cucumber and gourd are members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, which consists of crops commonly referred to as cucurbits. While each plant is classified as a different species and is a member of a different genus, they are all related.

Is watermelon high in sugar?

Watermelons are the iconic summer fruit. They may seem like a treat, but they’re low in sugar. A whole cup of diced up watermelon has under 10 grams of sugar. A bonus of eating watermelon is it’s also a great source of iron.

Is watermelon 99% water?

Watermelon is 99% water.



What is the healthiest fruit?

Top 10 healthiest fruits

  1. 1 Apple. A low-calorie snack, high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. …
  2. 2 Avocado. The most nutritious fruit in the world. …
  3. 3 Banana. …
  4. 4 Citrus fruits. …
  5. 5 Coconut. …
  6. 6 Grapes. …
  7. 7 Papaya. …
  8. 8 Pineapple.