1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Nutrition

Casaba Melons

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: June 17, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Casaba Melon

Casaba Melon

Photo © Mike Fitzpatrick
About Casaba Melons:

Casaba melons are related to cantaloupes and are native to Asia Minor. Casaba melons are a great source of vitamin C.

Healthy Casaba Melon Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Casaba Melons:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of casaba melons. That would be about one cup of casaba melon cubes, or 170 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw casaba melons.

Macronutrients:

Water: 156.14 g

Calories: 48

Protein: 1.89 g

Carbohydrates: 11.19 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Sugars: 9.67 g

Total Fat: 0.17 g

Saturated Fat: 0.043 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.066 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 19 mg

Iron: 0.58 mg

Magnesium: 19 mg

Phosphorus: 9 mg

Potassium: 309 mg

Sodium: 15 mg

Zinc: 0.12 mg

Vitamin C: 37.1 mg

Thiamin: 0.025 mg

Riboflavin: 0.053 mg

Niacin: 0.394 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.143 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.277 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 14 mcg

Vitamin A: 0 IU

Vitamin E: 0.09 mg

Vitamin K: 4.3 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 0 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 44 mcg

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

Nutrient Recommendations for Women

Nutrient Recommendations for Men

Explore Nutrition

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Nutrition
  4. Fruits & Vegetables
  5. Nutrition Info - Fruits
  6. Casaba Melons

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.