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Honeydew melon
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 36 kcal —
- Protein 0.5 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 8.3 g 3%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 8.1 g —
- Sodium 18 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 18 mg 20%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.02 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 2.9 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.42 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 19 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 7.6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.17 mg 1%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 11 mg 1%
- Potassium 228 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.09 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.7 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 36 | 0.5 g | 8.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) | 170 g | 61 | 0.9 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, balls | 177 g | 64 | 1 g | 15 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × melon (5-1/4" dia) | 1000 g | 360 | 5.4 g | 83 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × melon (6" - 7" dia) | 1280 g | 461 | 6.9 g | 106 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 × wedge (1/8 of 5-1/4" dia melon) | 125 g | 45 | 0.7 g | 10 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × wedge (1/8 of 6" to 7" dia melon) | 160 g | 58 | 0.9 g | 13 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × honeydew balls | 138 g | 50 | 0.7 g | 11 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) | 340 g | 122 | 1.8 g | 28 g | 0.5 g |
| ½ × cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) | 85 g | 31 | 0.5 g | 7 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) | 510 g | 184 | 2.8 g | 42 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 × cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) | 680 g | 245 | 3.7 g | 56 g | 1 g |
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Questions about Honeydew melon
How can you tell when a honeydew melon is ripe?
Choose one that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy ivory or pale-yellow rind rather than a green one. The blossom end should yield slightly when pressed, and the melon should smell faintly sweet; avoid soft patches or a fermented smell.
How do you ripen a honeydew melon that is still firm?
Leave it whole at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and check it daily. Once the rind turns creamy and the blossom end gives slightly, chill it; cutting it will not make an unripe melon sweeter.
What is the easiest way to cut a honeydew melon?
Wash and dry the rind, then halve the melon and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut each half into wedges and remove the rind with a knife, or use a melon baller for fruit salad.
How should you store a cut honeydew melon?
Cover the cut surface or put the pieces in a sealed container and refrigerate promptly. Use the cut melon within about three to four days, and keep it chilled rather than leaving it out for serving.
Can you freeze honeydew melon?
Yes. Remove the rind and seeds, cut the flesh into chunks, freeze them in a single layer on a tray, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag. The thawed texture is soft, so frozen pieces work best in smoothies or blended drinks.
What goes well with honeydew melon in savoury dishes?
Pair its mild sweetness with salty feta, cured ham, cucumber, mint or lime. Serve cubes in a salad, wrap wedges in ham, or blend the melon with cucumber and herbs for a chilled soup.
How much honeydew melon is a typical serving?
A wedge is a handy portion: one-eighth of a medium melon is about 125–160 g. Honeydew also provides vitamin C: 18 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169911 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
