Nutritional Value of Watermelon
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Nutritional value contains water 91.45g, carbohydrates 7.55g, potassium 112 mg, phosphorus 11 mg, magnesium 10 mg, potassium 112 mg, calcium 7 mg, iron 0.24 mg, sodium 1 mg, folate 3 mcg, vitamin a 569 IU, vitamin c 8.1 mg, calories 30.0 calories per 100g raw watermelon.

Watermelon is a concentrated source of carotenoids, lycopene, lutein, phytofluene, phytoene, beta-carotene and neurosporene, with lycopene present in maximum quantity. Carotenoids are antioxidants in nature, which is essential for controlling free radicals.

Bone Health: As watermelon is high on calcium, it helps build up strong bones. Watermelon also contains vitamin C and beta-carotene, which helps in the production of collagen, a substance that holds together muscles and bones. Together, these nutrients not only help alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but prevent its occurrence too.

Heart Health: The antioxidant properties of watermelon strengthen and boost the immune system, and help the body in fighting off various infections. Medical studies also indicate that watermelon nutritional value is unchallenged when it comes to reducing the risk of heart attack, and other coronary diseases.

Hydration: Watermelon is not called the queen of fruits during summer time for nothing. With 93% of its weight being water, this fruit can not only quench thirst but provide the body with adequate amount of hydration and internal lubrication, thus saving the body from ill effects of dehydration.

Potassium: Adequate potassium in the body inhibits an unprecedented rise in blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk for hypertension, stroke and occurrence of kidney stones, and promoting smooth functioning of the heart and kidneys.

Weight Watcher: watermelons are a weight watcher's favored food due to low on calories and high on all other nutrients.


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