Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Watermelon, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 167765)
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 | 126 kJ / 30 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.61 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.55 g | 3% |
| Natural sugars | 6.2 g | 7% |
| Fat | 0.15 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 0.4 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 28 µg RAE | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.1 mg | — |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1 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: Watermelon, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 167765), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Honey-coloured flesh.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Yellow watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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).