Calories in Watermelon, raw
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Watermelon, raw contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A 1 NLEA serving (280 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.15 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.016 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars M | 6.2 g | |
| Protein M | 0.61 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 8.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 4.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium M | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium M | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
| Fluoride M | 1.5 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars6.2 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.15 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.016 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.05 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.2 g |
| Glucose M | 1.6 g |
| Fructose M | 3.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.06 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.027 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.019 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.018 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.062 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.006 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.015 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.012 g |
| Valine ? | 0.016 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.059 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.006 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.017 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.039 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.063 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.01 g |
| Proline ? | 0.024 g |
| Serine ? | 0.016 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 303 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 4,532 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 8 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 78 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 2 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 91.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.25 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 127 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 569 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 0.61 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 0.15 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Other forms of Watermelon
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw Raw | 19 | 0.53 g | 4.2 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit, raw Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Orange juice, raw Raw | 45 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Melons, casaba, raw Raw | 28 | 1.1 g | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Peach, yellow, raw Raw | 39 | 0.91 g | 9.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, all areas Raw | 33 | 0.69 g | 8.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Papaya, raw Raw | 43 | 0.47 g | 10.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Cantaloupe, raw Raw | 38 | 0.82 g | 8.2 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Compare: Watermelon, raw vs Grapefruit, rawWatermelon, raw vs Orange juice, raw
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw watermelon?
100 g of raw watermelon has 30 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (280 g): about 84 kcal. 10 watermelon balls (122 g): about 37 kcal. 1 cup, diced (152 g): about 46 kcal.
How much protein is in raw watermelon?
Raw watermelon contains 0.61 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 NLEA serving (280 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in raw watermelon?
Raw watermelon has 7.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw watermelon?
Raw watermelon contains 0.15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.016 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw watermelon?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167765. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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