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Melon, flesh only, average, weighed whole

Melon is a fruit, and this entry describes its edible flesh, with nutrient amounts calculated per 100g of whole melon weighed before removing the skin and seeds. On this basis, it provides 3.5g carbohydrate, including 3.5g sugars, alongside 0.8g fibre and 10mg vitamin C. These figures are not for the same weight of prepared flesh.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Fibre contributes to normal bowel function. The sugars in melon flesh occur naturally within the fruit. The whole-fruit weight basis is important when comparing this entry with other foods or recording carbohydrate intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

15 kcal

Energy

65 kJ

Fat

0.1g

of which saturates

Trace

Carbohydrate

3.5g

of which sugars

3.5g

Fibre

0.8g

Protein

0.3g

Salt

0.03g

Alcohol

0g

Water

57g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

0.06mg

Vitamin C

10mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.03mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.01mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamin B6

0.06mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

4µg

Calcium

8mg

Iron

0.14mg

Magnesium

6mg

Phosphorus

6mg

Potassium

112mg

Sodium

11mg

Zinc

0.1mg

Copper

0.01mg

Selenium

Trace

Other types of melon

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Melon, Canteloupe-type, flesh only, weighed whole

12 kcal

0.4g

0.1g

1.1g

Melon, flesh only, average, weighed with skin

16 kcal

0.3g

0.1g

0.9g

Melon, Galia, flesh only, weighed whole

16 kcal

0.3g

0.1g

–

Melon, Honeydew, flesh only, weighed whole

17 kcal

0.3g

0.1g

0.4g

Melon, watermelon, flesh only, weighed whole

18 kcal

0.3g

0.2g

–

Melon, Canteloupe-type, flesh only, weighed with skin

13 kcal

0.4g

0.1g

1.2g

Melon, flesh only, average

24 kcal

0.5g

0.1g

1.3g

Melon, Galia, flesh only, weighed with skin

16 kcal

0.3g

0.1g

–

Melon, Honeydew, flesh only, weighed with skin

18 kcal

0.3g

0.1g

0.4g

Melon, Canteloupe-type, flesh only

19 kcal

0.6g

0.1g

1.8g

Melon, Galia, flesh only

24 kcal

0.5g

0.1g

–

Melon, watermelon, flesh only

31 kcal

0.5g

0.3g

–

Melon, yellow flesh, flesh only

29 kcal

0.5g

0.1g

0.7g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculated from 14-354 using edible conversion factor of 0.62). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published