Winter melon possesses various minerals and vitamins such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin, thiamine, Vitamin C and niacin. It is rich in moisture and contains lower amount of fiber, fat, protein and carbohydrates.
Nutritional value of Winter melon
Serving Size: 1 Cup (132 g)
Calories 17 Kcal. Calories from Fat 2.34 Kcal.
| Proximity | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 126.85 g | N/D |
| Energy | 17 Kcal | N/D |
| Energy | 71 kJ | N/D |
| Protein | 0.53 g | 1.06% |
| Total Fat (lipid) | 0.26 g | 0.74% |
| Ash | 0.4 g | N/D |
| Carbohydrate | 3.96 g | 3.05% |
| Total dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 10.00% |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Na | 147 mg | 9.80% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.81 mg | 7.36% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.53 mg | 6.63% |
| Phosphorus, P | 25 mg | 3.57% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.077 mg | 3.35% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg | 3.33% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13 mg | 3.10% |
| Calcium, Ca | 25 mg | 2.50% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.3 µg | 0.55% |
| Potassium, K | 8 mg | 0.17% |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 17.2 mg | 19.11% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.145 mg | 11.15% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.053 mg | 4.42% |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.046 mg | 3.54% |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.176 mg | 3.52% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.528 mg | 3.30% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic acid) | 7 µg | 1.75% |
| Lipids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fatty acid | ||
| Palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) 16:00 | 0.015 g | N/D |
| Stearic acid (octadecanoic acid) 18:00 | 0.007 g | N/D |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | ||
| Oleic acid (octadecenoic acid) 18:1 | 0.049 g | N/D |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | ||
| Linoleic acid (octadecadienoic acid) 18:2 | 0.115 g | N/D |
| Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.003 g | 0.68% |
| Lysine | 0.012 g | 0.36% |
| Methionine | 0.0047 g | 0.28% |
*Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.
Source: USDA