Nutrition Facts and Information about Watermelon

Nutritional Value of Watermelon
This king sized fruit certainly is loaded with the power of quenching your thirst and meeting your physiological needs for nutrients. Just in case you are only thinking of savoring the fruit content, may we let you know that in China even the rind left is either pickled or stir fried to make it a delicious serving. Its seed which is high in fat and protein is also found useful as a snack or else as an oilseed. Altogether, it is a real treat to savor in extreme summers.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Watermelon:
It is not largely enriched with minerals but has considerable amounts of Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium and Copper. While Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc and Selenium are found in minute quantity.

Vitamin Content of Watermelon:
A Watermelon largely constitutes Vitamin A and Vitamin C. However, small amounts of Thiamine, Vitamin B6 and Pantothenic Acid are also present. Consists of Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate in small traces.

Calorie Content of Watermelon:
It counts 30.0 per 100 gm on the calorie meter.

Health Benefits of Watermelon:
This large sized fruit comes packed with large health benefits which ranges from prevention against cardiovascular diseases to improving insulin sensitivity. The presence of antioxidants and lycopene scavenge free radicals, maintains a good eye vision, prevents from colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It is a vital source of energy.

About Afsane AminGhafouri

Dr Afsane Ghafuri
My name is Afsaneh Amin Ghafouri I have PhD degree in Agroecology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. I have over 8 years of experience working in agricultural science as Medicinal Plants scientist. Currently, I work as a Senior Researcher (R&D) at Parsi Teb Herbal Pharmaceutical Company since 2017. I have written more than 100 articles on medicinal plants and their application in traditional medicine. Teaching experience for 8 years in the field of medicinal plants.

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