What is the nutritional value of watermelon?

Marisa Moore on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition & Dietetics

At just 45 calories per cup, watermelon is wonderful. This flavorful red fruit is naturally fat free and rich in vitamin C and vitamin A. It also provides potassium and the prostate cancer and heart disease fighting phytochemical, lycopene.

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A healthy diet is rich in foods with high nutritional value, providing your body with the vitamins, minerals and other food nutrients it needs to protect against disease and maintain a healthy weight. To identify healthy foods, it's important to read nutrition labels and know the source of your food. Products advertised as whole-grain, organic or fortified may not necessarily be healthy for you. Find out how to get the most health value from various fruits, nuts, spices, oils and vegetables -- and learn which types of red meat and processed foods to avoid -- with expert advice from Sharecare.

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