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Watermelon

Watermelon is 91% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 30 kcal and 0.4 g of fiber.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Watermelon

  • 30 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 0.6 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0.4 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 4 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 200 g (7 oz, about 1 1/4 cups) serving provides about 60 kcal, 1.2 g of protein, and 0.8 g of fiber.

Values for watermelon per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 200 g (7 oz, about 1 1/4 cups).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (200 g (7 oz))
Calories30 kcal60 kcal
Protein0.6 g1.2 g
Carbohydrates7.6 g15.1 g
of which sugars6.2 g12.4 g
Fiber0.4 g0.8 g
Fat0.2 g0.3 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
Water91.4 g182.8 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Very low energy density; high water content.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.
Hydrating
It has 85 g of water or more per 100 g, so it contributes to hydration. That helps because with a smaller appetite people also tend to eat and drink less, and not drinking enough can make constipation worse.

Frequently asked questions about watermelon

How much protein does a 200 g (7 oz) serving of watermelon have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of watermelon has 0.6 g of protein. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 1.2 g of protein. That is 2 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories are in a 200 g (7 oz) serving of watermelon?

100 g (3.5 oz) of watermelon has 30 kcal. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 60 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

How many grams of fiber are in a 200 g (7 oz) serving of watermelon?

100 g (3.5 oz) of watermelon has 0.4 g of fiber. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 0.8 g of fiber.

How filling is watermelon?

Fairly filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 4 out of 5. It is based on: very low energy density; high water content. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

Is watermelon a good choice on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about watermelon on a GLP-1 medication. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

How many grams or ounces are in a serving of watermelon?

We use 200 g (7 oz) as a typical serving, about 1 1/4 cups. That amount provides about 60 kcal, 1.2 g of protein, and 0.8 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Watermelon, raw (FDC ID 167765). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .