Health Benefits

Horned Melon nutritional value

kiwanoThis 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

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