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Horned melon

Latin Cucumis metuliferus · EN Horned melon · kiwano · SK Horned melon

Edible parts

Fruit flesh (as sold)

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy184 kJ / 44 kcal2%
Protein1.8 g4%
Carbohydrate7.6 g3%
Fibre3.5 g
Natural sugars5.3 g
Fat1.3 g2%
Vitamin A7 µg RE1%
Vitamin C5.3 mg7%
Folate3 µg2%
Vitamin B60.08 mg6%
Calcium13 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg8%
Magnesium40 mg11%
Potassium123 mg6%
Zinc0.48 mg5%
Sodium2 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Lime-green jelly, cucumber-banana flavour. Notable iron and magnesium for a melon.

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Horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus; SK Horned melon) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).

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