raw · edible portion52% yield

Watermelon

Watermelon / Tarbooz / Tormuj

Citrullus lanatus

A deeply hydrating summer melon with over 91% water content, loaded with lycopene, citrulline, and vitamin C.

veganvegetariangluten freedairy free
ENERGY30kcal / 100g
PROTEIN0.61grams
FIBER0.40grams
CARBS7.6grams
FAT0.15grams
SERVING SIZE BASIS100 g edible portion
Fresh crisp watermelon slice with vibrant red flesh and dark seeds
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STANDOUT MICRONUTRIENTS

Notable Nutrients in Watermelon

Key vitamins and minerals meeting high percentages of daily recommended intake

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Lemon

53.0 mg/ 100g
29 kcal
Why this result?

Lemon provides approximately 554% more vitamin c per 100 g (53.0 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).

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Lime

29.1 mg/ 100g
30 kcal
Why this result?

Lime provides approximately 259% more vitamin c per 100 g (29.1 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon).

COMPOSITION

Full Nutrition Breakdown

Laboratory assayed values from published composition records

/ 100g
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Breakdown

Per 100g Edible Portion

/ 100g

Macronutrients

MacronutrientsAmount% Daily Value*
Calories (Energy)30kcal
2%
Protein0.61g
1%
Carbohydrates7.6g
3%
Dietary Fiber0.40g
1%
Total Fat0.15g
0%
Saturated Fat0.02g
0%
Total Sugars6.2g
12%
Sodium1.0mg
0%

Vitamins

VitaminsAmount% Daily Value*
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid
8.1mg
9%
Vitamin A (RAE)Retinol & Carotenoids
28µg
3%
Vitamin DCholecalciferol / Ergocalciferol
--
Vitamin EAlpha-tocopherol
0.05mg
0%
Vitamin KPhylloquinone & Menaquinones
0.1µg
0%
Folate (DFE)Vitamin B9
3.0µg
1%
0.03mg
3%
0.02mg
2%
0.18mg
1%
0.22mg
4%
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
0.05mg
3%
Vitamin B12Cobalamin
0µg
0%

Minerals

MineralsAmount% Daily Value*
Potassium112mg
2%
Calcium7.0mg
1%
Iron0.24mg
1%
Magnesium10.0mg
2%
Phosphorus11.0mg
1%
Zinc0.10mg
1%

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Watermelon

Expert-verified answers to common nutritional and dietary questions

How many calories and carbs are in Watermelon?

A 100-gram serving of Watermelon contains 30 calories, 7.6g of total carbohydrates, and 0.40g of dietary fiber (yielding approx. 7.2g net carbs). By portion: 100 g contains approximately 30 calories; 1 cup diced (152 g) contains approximately 46 calories; 1 medium wedge (286 g) contains approximately 86 calories.

What are the standout vitamins and health benefits of Watermelon?

Watermelon is particularly high in Total Sugars (12% Daily Value), Vitamin C (9% Daily Value), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (4% Daily Value), Vitamin A (RAE) (3% Daily Value). A deeply hydrating summer melon with over 91% water content, loaded with lycopene, citrulline, and vitamin C.

What are good healthy substitutes for Watermelon?

Popular and nutritionally verified alternatives to Watermelon include Guava, Orange, Amla (Indian Gooseberry). You can explore customized swaps ranked by protein, fiber, or vitamins using our smart replacement tool.

Is Watermelon suitable for low-carb, keto, or vegan diets?

Watermelon is naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free. With 30 calories and 0.40g of fiber per 100g, it fits well into healthy balanced, plant-based, and calorie-conscious meal plans.

Verified Data Source

USDA FoodData Central

Verified Record
DatasetFoundation Foods / SR Legacy
Record Identifier#167765
Preparation Stateraw
Standard Basis100g edible portion

Values reflect assayed composite laboratory samples from published public food tables. Naturally occurring nutrients vary by harvest variety and culinary preparation.

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