Benefit Plant Compounds
Watermelon is rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C. It's also low in calories, with only 46 calories per cup (152 grams).
Here are the nutrients in 1 cup (152 grams) of raw, diced watermelon:
- Calories: 46
- Carbs: 11.5 grams
- Fiber: 0.6 grams
- Sugar: 9.4 grams
- Protein: 0.9 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Vitamin A: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 14% of the DV
- Potassium: 4% of the DV
- Magnesium: 4% of the DV
Watermelon is also high in citrulline, an amino acid that may increase athletic performance. It also contains antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, lycopene, and cucurbitacin E. These substances aid in the fight against free radicals, which are unstable molecules that may harm your cells if they build up in your body. This damage may eventually lead to illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
