Print

Melons

Melons are high-water content fruits that grow on the ground in the heat of summer.

They include cantaloupes, casabas, honeydews, and watermelons.

See individual melons for nutrition information.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: VitaminC
  • Good Source of:
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat

Related Foods

  • Cantaloupe
  • Cucumber
  • Melons

Selecting and Storing

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 wedge(s)
Calories: 23 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
0.13 g
Saturated Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
32 g
ALA
32 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
5.63 g
Net Carbohydrate
5.01 g
Sugars
5.42 g
Fiber
0.62 g
Protein
0.58 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16.1 IU 0%
Vitamin C 25.32 mg 42%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.03 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 1.72 mg 2%
Folate 14.49 mcg 4%
Niacin 0.51 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.01 mg 1%
Thiamin 0.03 mg 2%
Minerals
Calcium 6.21 mg 1%
Copper 0.03 mg 2%
Iron 0.14 mg 1%
Magnesium 8.28 mg 2%
Manganese 0.03 mg 2%
Phosphorous 10.35 mg 1%
Potassium 184.23 mg 5%
Selenium 0.28 mcg 0%
Sodium 11.04 mg 0%
Zinc 0.12 mg 1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 11.04 mcg
Beta-carotene 1393.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0.69 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 17.94 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

Send Food: