Calories in Watermelon
One cup of Watermelon is about 200 g, which comes to 60 kcal and 1.2 g of protein — roughly 4% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Watermelon nutrition
| Per | 1 cup (200 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 60 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 E038.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is light enough that the portion rarely matters.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Papaya — 48 kcal per katori
- Orange — 61 kcal per piece
- Apple — 78 kcal per piece
- Mixed fruit bowl — 110 kcal per bowl
Common questions
How many calories in 1 cup of Watermelon?
About 60 kcal per cup (200 g), and 30 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Watermelon?
About 1.2 g per cup, which is 0.6 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.