Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 184 kJ / 44 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.78 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.56 g | 3% |
| Fat | 1.26 g | 2% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 µg RAE | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.18 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.13 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Horned melon (Kiwano) (USDA FDC SR Legacy 167791). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Lime-green jelly, cucumber-banana flavour. Notable iron and magnesium for a melon.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) 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).