Watermelon - nutritional information

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Watermelon - nutritional information
« on: October 10, 2013, 05:37:14 PM »
Watermelon

Watermelon - nutritional information

I medium wedge (slice) of watermelon (about 2 cups edible portion) contains 1.74 grams of protein, 86 calories and 1.1 grams of dietary fiber.

Potassium - 320 mg
Phosphorus - 31 mg
Magnesium - 29 mg
Calcium - 20 mg
Sodium - 3 mg
Iron - 0.69 mg
Selenium 1.1 mcg
Manganese - 0.109 mg
Copper - 0.12 mg
Zinc - 0.29 mg
Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

Vitamin A - 1627 IU
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.094 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.06 mg
Niacin - 0.509 mg
Folate - 9 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.632 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.129 mg
Vitamin C - 23.2 mg
Vitamin E - 0.14 mg
Vitamin K - 0.3 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Md Al Faruk
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy