Kiwano Nutrition facts
Kiwano
Horned melon is a cucumber family fruit juicy, emerald-green, jellylike flesh. Some of common names of this semi-arid, yellow orange, oblong-shaped fruit are kiwano, melano, African horned cucumber, jelly melon, hedged gourd, horned melon, etc.
Scientific name: Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. ex Naud.
Family: Cucurbitaceae.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 44 Kcal | 2.2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.56 g | 5.8% |
| Protein | 1.78 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 3 μg | <1% |
| Niacin | 0.565 mg | 3.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 mg | 3.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin-A | 147 IU | 5% |
| Vitamin-C | 5.3 mg | 9% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 2.6% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1.3% |
| Copper | 0.020 mg | 2.5% |
| Iron | 1.13 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.039 mg | 1.5% |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 4% |