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Watermelon, fresh

Fresh fruit 39 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Watermelon, fresh provides 39 kcal (165 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Fresh fruit” category (“Fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

Watermelon, fresh

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.7 g 1%
Fat0.2 g 0%
Carbohydrates8.3 g 3%
Dietary fibre0.5 g 2%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy39 kcal (165 kJ)C2%
Protein0.7 gA1%
Fat0.2 gE0%
of which saturated fat0.1 gE1%
of which polyunsaturated0.1 gEn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates8.3 gA3%
of which sugars7.9 gA9%
Dietary fibre0.5 gA2%
Water91 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium6 mgA1%
Iron0.2 mgA1%
Magnesium11 mgA3%
Phosphorus10 mgA1%
Potassium100 mgA5%
Sodiumtraces mgAn/a
Zinc0.1 mgA1%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C6 mgA6%
Folate20 µgA10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein1%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates3%
Dietary fibre2%
Folate10%
Vitamin C6%
Potassium5%
Magnesium3%
Iron1%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Peach, yellow, fresh− 0.1 g+ 0.1 g− 4 kcal
vs Mandarin, fresh− 0.1 g± 0 g− 6 kcal
vs Prune plum, fresh+ 0.1 g+ 0.1 g− 4 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Watermelon, fresh?
100 g of Watermelon, fresh provides 39 kcal, i.e. 165 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Watermelon, fresh?
100 g provides 0.7 g of protein, i.e. 1% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Watermelon, fresh?
100 g contains 0.2 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Watermelon, fresh” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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