Melon seeds
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Melon seeds are the seeds of melon fruits and belong to the nuts and seeds food group. The supplied data come from literature sources and do not specify whether the seeds are raw, roasted or otherwise prepared. They mainly provide fat and protein: per 100g, they contain 48g of fat, including 12g of saturates, and 29g of protein. They also provide 510mg of magnesium.
Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The fat and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 583 kcal |
Energy | 2418 kJ |
Fat | 48g |
of which saturates | 12g |
Carbohydrate | 9.9g |
29g | |
Salt | 0.25g |
Water | 6.1g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0µg | |
Trace | |
0.17mg | |
0.15mg | |
2.1mg | |
0µg | |
58µg | |
71mg | |
7.6mg | |
510mg | |
690mg | |
650mg | |
Sodium | 99mg |
4mg | |
2.4mg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.