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)
changemedium size melon (900 g) (900g)slice (25g)cup (160g)half cup (80g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 77.4g
28%
* 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.
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
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