How many calories in watermelon
A big slice of watermelon has 90 kcal, and most of it is water.
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To burn it off
The name says it all: watermelon is mostly water, with a bit of natural sugar for the sweetness. That's why it's so refreshing on a hot day.
A big wedge is 90 kcal and a bowl of chunks is 60. You'd have to work quite hard to make watermelon a big part of your day.
It's one of the easiest ways to feel like you've had a proper dessert at a barbecue without much of a number at the end.
Tips
- 1Cut a whole one into chunks and keep a tub in the fridge.
- 2Blend it with ice and lime for a cold drink in summer.
- 3Bring it to the barbecue, everyone will eat it.
Where it comes from
Watermelon comes from northeast Africa. A 2021 study found its closest wild relative is the Kordofan melon of Sudan, which has pale, non bitter flesh people can eat raw. That fits a 4,300 year old Egyptian tomb painting at Saqqara showing a big green striped melon among other sweet fruits. For about 150 years, scientists had wrongly placed its origin in South Africa.
Where does our food come from? · Source: Smithsonian Magazine, Researchers uncover watermelon's origins
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Questions
How many calories in a whole watermelon?
It depends on the size, but a big slice is 90 kcal, so even a whole one is lower than you'd think.
Is watermelon high in sugar?
A big slice has about 23 g of carbs, mostly natural sugar, spread through a lot of water.
How many calories in a bowl of watermelon?
A bowl of chunks has about 60 kcal.
How many calories in a watermelon slushie?
Blend a bowl of chunks with ice and a squeeze of lime and it's about 60 kcal. The ice and lime add almost nothing.
How many calories in watermelon and feta salad?
A bowl of watermelon is 60 kcal and 30 g of feta is about 80, so around 140 kcal before any oil.
Did you know?
Watermelon is about 91% water, which is why a big slice is only around 90 kcal.
Food facts · Source: USDA FoodData Central
