Calories in Horned melon (Kiwano)
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Horned melon (Kiwano) contains 44 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit, 4-2/3" long x 2-3/4" dia (209 g) provides about 92 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 15% from protein (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 | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C M | 5.3 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.063 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 123 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.039 mg | 2% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein1.8 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fat1.3 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene M | 88 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 89 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.44 g |
| Energy C | 183 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 147 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 3 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon juice from concentrate, bottled, CONCORD | 24 | 0.4 g | 5.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lemon juice from concentrate, bottled, REAL LEMON | 17 | 0.47 g | 5.7 g | 0.07 g |
| Cranberry juice, not fortified, from concentrate, shelf stable | 31 | 0 g | 7.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Raspberries, puree, seedless | 41 | 1 g | 8 g | 0.87 g |
| Berries, NFS | 44 | 0.66 g | 9.9 g | 0.25 g |
| Grapefruit juice, red, not fortified, not from concentrate, refrigerated | 40 | 0.57 g | 9.1 g | 0.27 g |
| Grapefruit juice, white, bottled, unsweetened, OCEAN SPRAY | 37 | 0.54 g | 7.5 g | 0.64 g |
| Grapefruit juice, pink or red, with added calcium | 39 | 0.51 g | 7.7 g | 0.68 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in horned melon (Kiwano)?
100 g of horned melon (Kiwano) has 44 kcal. 1 fruit, 4-2/3" long x 2-3/4" dia (209 g): about 92 kcal. 1 cup (233 g): about 103 kcal.
How much protein is in horned melon (Kiwano)?
Horned melon (Kiwano) contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 fruit, 4-2/3" long x 2-3/4" dia (209 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in horned melon (Kiwano)?
Horned melon (Kiwano) has 7.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in horned melon (Kiwano)?
Horned melon (Kiwano) contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in horned melon (Kiwano)?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 167791. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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