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1. Rockmelon Facts
2. Types of Rockmelon
3. Nutritional Value of Rockmelon
4. Health Benefits of Rockmelon

Rockmelon Facts

History and Origin

Types of Rockmelon

Types of Rockmelon grown and sold in Australia

Rockmelon Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Rockmelon ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Melons, cantaloupe, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, diced = 156 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	34	1.7%
Protein	g	0.84	1.6%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.19	0.2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	8.16	2.7%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.9	3.6%
Sugars, total	g	7.86
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	9	0.9%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.21	1.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12	3%
Phosphorus, P	mg	15	1.5%
Potassium, K	mg	267	7.6%
Sodium, Na	mg	16	0.6%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.18	1.2%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.041	2%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.041	2%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.4	0.5%
Fluoride, F	mcg	1.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	36.7	61.1%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.041	2.7%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.019	1.1%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.734	3.6%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.105	1%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.072	3.6%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	21	5.2%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	169	18.7%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.05	0.1%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.5	3.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.051	0.2%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.003
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.081
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	2020
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	16
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	1
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	26

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Rockmelon Nutritional Value

Rockmelon Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Rockmelon (Cantaloupe) – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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