Honeydew (melon)
The honeydew melon is one of the two main cultivar types in Cucumis melo Inodorus Group. It is characterized by the smooth, often green or yellowish rind and lack of musky odor. The other main type in the Inodorus Group is the wrinkle-rind casaba melon.
| Honeydew melon | |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucumis melo |
| Cultivar group | Inodorus group |
| Origin | North Africa (Morocco to Egypt), Southern France, Spain |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 150 kJ (36 kcal) |
9.09 g | |
| Sugars | 8.12 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g |
0.14 g | |
Protein | 0.54 g |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Thiamine (B1) | 3% 0.038 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1% 0.012 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3% 0.418 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 3% 0.155 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 5% 0.088 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 5% 19 μg |
| Vitamin C | 20% 18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2% 2.9 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 0% 6 mg |
| Iron | 1% 0.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 2% 10 mg |
| Manganese | 1% 0.027 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1% 11 mg |
| Potassium | 8% 228 mg |
| Sodium | 1% 18 mg |
| Zinc | 1% 0.09 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. | |
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