Honeydew (melon)
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The honeydew melon is one of the two main cultivar types in Cucumis melo Inodorus Group.[3] It is characterized by the smooth, often green or yellowish rind and lack of musky odor. The other main type in the Inodorus Group is the wrinkle-rind casaba melon.[4]
Quick Facts Species, Cultivar group ...
Honeydew melon | |
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Species | Cucumis melo |
Cultivar group | Inodorus group |
Origin | North Africa (Morocco to Egypt), Southern France, Spain |
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Quick Facts Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz), Energy ...
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 150 kJ (36 kcal) |
9.09 g | |
Sugars | 8.12 g |
Dietary fiber | 0.8 g |
0.14 g | |
0.54 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Thiamine (B1) | 3% 0.038 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 1% 0.012 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 3% 0.418 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 3% 0.155 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 5% 0.088 mg |
Folate (B9) | 5% 19 μg |
Vitamin C | 20% 18 mg |
Vitamin K | 2% 2.9 μg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 0% 6 mg |
Iron | 1% 0.17 mg |
Magnesium | 2% 10 mg |
Manganese | 1% 0.027 mg |
Phosphorus | 1% 11 mg |
Potassium | 8% 228 mg |
Sodium | 1% 18 mg |
Zinc | 1% 0.09 mg |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
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