What is the nutritional value of watermelon?

If a nutrient is not listed in the chart, it does not necessarily mean that the food doesn't contain it. It simply means that the nutrient is not provided in a sufficient amount or concentration to meet our rating criteria. read more

NUTRITIONAL TARGET MAP™ The Nutritional Target Map™ allows you to see at a glance how foods line up with your nutritional and weight-management goals. The closer a food is to the right edge of the map, the more essential nutrients per calorie it contains. read more

"Watermelon is a great hydrating food, so keep it in along with other plant foods that offer other benefits. Variety is always key." Watermelon facts. Some fun facts about watermelons, from the National Watermelon Promotion Board and Science Kids: The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. read more

Watermelon is an excellent source of carotenoid pigment, lycopene and indeed, superior to raw red tomato. 100 g of fresh melon provides 4532 µg lycopene, whereas this value only 2573 µg for tomatoes. read more