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Melon seeds

Melon seeds are the seeds of melon fruits and belong to the nuts and seeds food group. The supplied data come from literature sources and do not specify whether the seeds are raw, roasted or otherwise prepared. They mainly provide fat and protein: per 100g, they contain 48g of fat, including 12g of saturates, and 29g of protein. They also provide 510mg of magnesium.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The fat and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

583 kcal

Energy

2418 kJ

Fat

48g

of which saturates

12g

Carbohydrate

9.9g

Proteine

29g

Sale

0.25g

Acqua

6.1g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.17mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.15mg

Niacin (B3)

2.1mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

58µg

Calcio

71mg

Ferro

7.6mg

Magnesio

510mg

Phosphorus

690mg

Potassio

650mg

Sodio

99mg

Zinco

4mg

Copper

2.4mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente