Melon: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Melon - calories, kcal

Calories in melon

100g of melons contain about 34 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | one melon | slice | cup | half cup

For example, a medium size melon (900 g) contain about 306 calories.

This is about 15% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Melon
Serving size:
medium size melon (900 g)  change
medium size melon (900 g) (900g)slice (25g)cup (160g)half cup (80g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
306

% Daily Value

Total Fat 1.71g
2%

Saturated Fat 0g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 9mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 77.4g
28%

Dietary Fiber 8.1g
29%

Protein 7.56g
15%

Vitaminium C 330.3mg
367%

Calcium 81mg
6%

Iron 1.89mg
11%

Potassium 2403mg
51%

Glycemic Index: 60

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in melon
87% CARBS
9% PROTEIN
4% FAT

To visualize how much 306 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size melon is similar to that of, for example:

  • 5.5 apples
  • 3.5 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 3 slices of cheese
  • 2.5 slices of bread
  • 2.5 glasses of milk
  • 16 cubes of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about melon nutrition.

medium size melon (900 g) has 306 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike44 min.Bike
Horse ride56 min.Horse ride
Play tennis30 min.Tennis
Run31 min.Run
Swim36 min.Swim
Calories in Melon Compared with Others in Fruits Category

100g of Melon

Nutrition

  • Calories34
  • Carbs Total8.6 g
  • Dietary fiber0.9 g
  • Fat0.19 g
  • Saturated fat0 g
  • Protein0.84 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A3382 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.017 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.026 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.734 mg
  • Vit B50.105 mg
  • Vit B60.072 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)21 mcg
  • Vit C36.7 mg
  • Vit E0.05 mg
  • Vit K2.5 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium267 mg
  • Magnessium12 mg
  • Calcium9 mg
  • Sodium1 mg
  • Iron0.21 mg
  • Zink0.18 mg
  • Beta karoten2020 mcg

Per 100 g, Melon is an excellent source of vitamin C (41% DV) and low in sodium.

Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.

How many calories are in melons?

  • Medium size melon (900 g)306 kcal
  • Slice of melon (25g)9 kcal
  • Cup of melon (160g)54 kcal
  • Half cup of melon (80g)27 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of melons10 kcal
Melon - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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