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What is Watermelon?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

7.55 g
Rank: 65 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.40 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.20 g
Rank: 54 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.61 g
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg
Rank: 57 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

4.10 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.15 g
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg
Rank: 65 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.24 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

7.00 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

50.00 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

91.45 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.25 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal
Rank: 47 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal
Rank: 48 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal
Rank: 46 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal
Rank: 52 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Season

Summer

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Species

C. lanatus

Generic Group

Gourd

What is Watermelon Good For?

What is Watermelon? What is Watermelon good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Watermelon fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Watermelon Benefits are: anti-aging benefits, anti-inflammatory properties, asthma treatment, body hydration, cancer prevention, digestive aid, skin cleansing and skin rejuvenation and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, body hydration, controls blood pressure, digestive aid and maintains healthy cholesterol level. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion and hydrates skin and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair and regulates hair growth. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Watermelon side effects are: allergic reaction, bloating, diarrhoea, indigestion, intestinal gas, nausea and vomiting and its allergy symptoms are breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, eczema, hives, runny nose, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Watermelon.