Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat0.0
Carbohydrate6.9
Protein0.5
Dietary fibre1.0
Alcohol0.0
Water91.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat0
Carbohydrate88
Protein6
Dietary fibre6
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 137 kJ (32 kcal)
  • Edible part: 65 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat0%
Carbohydrate87%
Dietary fibre5%
Protein6%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource6.9 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)2 RE0 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E0 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)3 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents3 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)2 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)7 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)15 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)1 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)7 %
Magnesium (Mg)4 %
Phosphorus (P)2 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)1 %
Zinc (Zn)0 %
Selenium (Se)0 %
Copper (Cu)3 %
Iodine (I)0 %

Classification

Food ID: 06.770

Scientific name: Cucumis melo L. var reticulatus Ser.

FoodEx2: Melons (A00KF)

Facets
F28 ProcessRaw, no heat treatment (A07HS)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0143Fruit or fruit product (US CFR)
A0833Fruit or fruit product (EUROFIR)
B4220Galia melon
C0229Fruit, peel removed, core, pit or seed removed
E0150Whole, natural shape
F0003Not heat-treated
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0003No treatment applied
J0001Preservation method not known
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

60a

Estimated as zero value when the analysed value is below the limit of quantification.

73f

Calculated as the sum of omega-3 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

74f

Calculated as the sum of omega-6 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

420i

National Food Institute - Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Food database, Frida version 5.1. (2023). Online version, http://frida.fooddata.dk

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

617

Jacobsen, J., Danielsen, M., Poulsen, A., Trolle, E. Næringsstofindhold i frosne frugter og grøntsager. DTU Fødevareinstitutet, 2023. Online version, www.food.dtu.dk

618

Jacobsen, J., Danielsen, M., Langwagen, M., Poulsen, A., Trolle, E. Næringsstofindhold i frugter. DTU Fødevareinstitutet, 2023. Online version, www.food.dtu.dk

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI0512

Sugar calculated as the sum of individual mono- and disaccharides (SUGAR[g] = ARAS[g] + FRUS[g] + GALS[g] + GLUS[g] + MANS[g] + RIBS[g] + XYLS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g] + TRES[g])

Sugar, added in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Calcium (Ca) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Potassium (K) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-3 in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-3 polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of cis n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Zinc (Zn) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Sodium (Na) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Omega-6 in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-6 polyunsaturated, calculated as the sum cis n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Fat in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Niacin equivalents in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

Selenium (Se) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Iodine (I) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Cholesterol in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Trans fatty acids in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Retinol in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Salt (NaCl) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Water in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, free in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Alcohol in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Starch in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin D in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Saturated fatty acids in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBelow limit of detection or quantification
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeAnalytical, generic
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Dietary fibre in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBelow limit of detection or quantification
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeAnalytical, generic
MethodAnalytical method

Carbohydrate in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

Sugar, total in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of individual mono- and disaccharides (SUGAR[g] = ARAS[g] + FRUS[g] + GALS[g] + GLUS[g] + MANS[g] + RIBS[g] + XYLS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g] + TRES[g])

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBelow limit of detection or quantification
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeAnalytical, generic
MethodAnalytical method

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin A (RAE) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

Magnesium (Mg) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Phosphorus (P) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin E in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Iron (Fe) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Copper (Cu) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

Protein in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Beta-carotene in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeMean
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodHigh-performance liquid chromatography

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Melon, galia, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

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