Fruit
How much protein is in watermelon?
Watermelon has 0.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, diced, 152 g) has 0.9 g of protein and 46 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup, diced (152 g)
- 0.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 2 g
Low protein density
Protein in watermelon by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NLEA serving (280 g) | 1.7 g | 84 | 21.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup, diced (152 g) | 0.9 g | 46 | 11.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 10 watermelon balls (122 g) | 0.7 g | 37 | 9.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup, balls (154 g) | 0.9 g | 46 | 11.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 wedge (approx 1/16 of melon) (286 g) | 1.7 g | 86 | 21.7 g | 0.6 g |
| 100 g | 0.6 g | 30 | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 30
- Protein
- 0.6 g
- Carbs
- 7.6 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
- Fibre
- 0.4 g
- Sugar
- 6.2 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
Fruit: most protein per calorie
- Raspberries 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Peach 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Strawberries 2.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Orange 1.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Mango 1.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Avocado 1.3 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is watermelon high in protein?
Not really. It has 2 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of watermelon?
0.6 g, with 30 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 167765: "Watermelon, raw" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.