Calories and Nutrition in Watermelon

Title: Watermelon

Nutrition facts

Serving Size
Amount per serving
Calories 46 Calories from Fat 2
Hide Daily Values % Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
Thiamin 3% Riboflavin 2%
Niacin 1% Pantothenic Acid 3%
Vitamin B6 12% Potassium 5%
Phosphorus 2% Magnesium 4%
Zinc 1% Copper 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Description:

Watermelon is an interesting fruit. They are relatively low in calories for a fruit, with roughly 40-50 calories per one cup serving. They have a moderate amount of sugar.

To put this in context, grapes have 15 grams of sugar per cup and raspberries have 5 grams of sugar per cup.

Watermelons have a fairly good calorie to nutrient ratio. They are rich in Vitamin A and C (like most fruit) and also contain some B vitamins which are thought to be good for energy.

Watermelons also score well on Dr. Fuhrman's system that factors how many nutrients there are per calorie. Watermelons are rich is a substance called Lycopene, which has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant.

Watermelon is not an unlimited fruit for those following the