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Watermelon, raw (edible parts) Nutritional value per 100g
Energy 127 kJ
7:55 g Carbohydrates
Sugars 6.2 g
Fiber 0.4 g
Fat 0.15 g
Protein 0.61 g
Water 91.45 g
Vitamin A equivalent. 28 mg (3%)
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0033 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0021 mg (1%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0178 mg (1%)
Vitamin B5 0221 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.045 mg (3%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 3 mg (1%)
Vitamin C 8.1 mg (14%)
Calcium 7 mg (1%)
Iron 0.24 mg (2%)
Magnesium 10 mg (3%)
Phosphorus 11 mg (2%)
Potassium 112 mg (2%)
Cink 0:10 mg (1%)
Percentages are relative to U.S. recommendations for daily needs of adults.
Source: USDA database of foods
There are many misconceptions that watermelon fruits, as it is used most often as a treat and is very sweet. A simple rule that says that it is a vegetable is that it is a fruit of annuals, vegetables as a rule. [Citation needed] All the fruits used as food and which must be planted each year are vegetables. Fruit is the fruit of perennial plants that can not be planted every year. It is a fundamental difference between fruits and vegetables, along with the fact that only one kind of melon pumpkin, which is in any case, vegetables.
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ReplyDeleteDont mix watermelon and wine, it's a deadly combo
ReplyDeleteI've got a fever, and the only prescription is more riboflavin.
ReplyDelete@Hasidic Plumber: that one is actually interesting, why is it a deadly combo?:D
ReplyDeleteWatermelon + wine? Sounds intredasting. I'm trying it!
ReplyDeletethat colour made it difficult to read :D
ReplyDeleteFriggin delicious! But what's with the color over the letters?
ReplyDeleteYour text seems a bit off, what's going on?
ReplyDeleteJummy watermelons! :D
ReplyDeleteGod, I thought I commented you this morning. I'm growing senile. :D
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I don't like watermelons. Too watery for me. :D
Bad format of the post, but I did enjoy the nutritional facts of watermelon. ;) Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteoh man I love melon and wine. I just may try it in the future.... too bad im preggers right now haha.
ReplyDeleteI love watermelon! Your telling me it is a vegetable!? Well I guess I now actually eat some veggies!
ReplyDeleteare you alive? :P
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone care?
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