Casaba melon
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 6.6 g |
Casaba melon is a variety of winter melon with a wrinkled yellow rind and mild, creamy white flesh, typically eaten raw in slices or cubed into fruit salads. It is less sweet than cantaloupe or honeydew, making it a subtler option for fresh preparations. Per 100 g, raw casaba melon provides 28 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 6.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of dietary fibre, with 5.7 g coming from sugars — a notably low-calorie profile. It contributes 182 mg of potassium and 21.8 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, along with 8 mcg of folate. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in casaba melon?
Raw casaba melon contains just 28 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie melon varieties. A generous 200 g serving comes to around 56 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in casaba melon?
Casaba melon provides 21.8 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. That represents a meaningful contribution toward the typical daily reference intake of 80 mg for adults.
Is casaba melon keto-friendly?
Casaba melon is listed as keto-compatible, which reflects its relatively low carbohydrate content of 6.6 g per 100 g — lower than many other melon varieties. Portion size still matters within a strict carbohydrate limit.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.10 g |
| Carbs | 6.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.90 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.025 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.002 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.039 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium | 182 mg |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.070 mg |
| Copper | 0.060 mg |
| Manganese | 0.035 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.1 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 21.8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.050 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.015 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.031 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.23 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.084 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 7.6 mg |
