Horned Melon nutritional value

This unique shaped fruit of Africa is the storehouse of numerous health promoting Minerals and Vitamins such as Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and other nutrients. Have it in the form of fresh table fruits, juice, or simply in salads.

Nutritional value of Horned Melon

Serving Size: 1 Cup (233 g)

Calories 103 Kcal. Calories from Fat 26.46 Kcal.

Proximity	Amount	% DV
Energy	103 Kcal (426 KJ)	ND
Protein	4.15 g	8.30%
Total Fat (Lipid)	2.94 g	8.40%
Carbohydrate	17.61 g	13.55%
Water	207.3 g	ND
Ash	1.03 g	ND

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Iron, Fe	2.63	32.88%
Magnesium, Mg	93	22.14%
Phosphorus, P	86	12.29%
Zinc, Zn	1.12	10.18%
Potassium, K	287	6.11%
Copper, Cu	0.047	5.22%
Manganese, Mn	0.091	3.96%
Calcium, Ca	30	3.00%
Sodium, Na	5	0.33%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	12.3 mg	13.67%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.147 mg	11.31%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.426 mg	8.52%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.316 mg	8.23%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.058 mg	4.83%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.035 mg	2.69%
Vitamin A, RAE	16 µg	1.78%
Folate, Folic acid (Vitamin B9)	7 µg	1.75%
Beta Carotene	205 µg	ND

*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

Horned Melon nutritional value

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