Honeydew Melon: 36 kcal, 9 g Carbs & 18 mg Vitamin C per 100 g Juicy Flesh
Pale-green, ultra-hydrating melon that delivers electrolytes and a fragrant sweetnessâperfect in fruit bowls or chilled soups.
What Is Honeydew?
The smooth-skinned **_Cucumis melo_ var. *inodorus*** with light-green flesh, prized for its floral aroma and high water content (â 90 %).
Nutrition (100 g raw)
|Calories|Carbs|Sugars|Fiber|Protein|Fat|Vitamin C|Potassium|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|36 kcal|9 g|8 g|0.8 g|0.5 g|0.1 g|18 mg (20 %)|229 mg (5 %)|
Benefits
- **Hydration:** 90 % water + electrolytes (K, Mg).
- **Vitamin C** supports collagen & immunity.
- Low-calorie sweetness for weight-smart desserts.
Drawbacks
- Modest fiberâpair with berries or yogurt for fullness.
- Ripe melons spoil quickly once cut; keep †4 °C and eat within 3 days.
- High FODMAP (fructose) for some IBS sufferers.
Flavour & Texture
**Delicate floral-honey scent, silky bite**; sweeter toward the seed cavity.
Culinary Uses & Storage
- Cube for fruit salad, prosciutto wraps or **agua fresca**.
- Blend with lime & mint for chilled soup; freeze purée into pops.
- Whole melons keep 7â10 days at 10â15 °C; chill only when fully ripe.
- 1. Honeydew Melon
Values given for 100 g raw honeydew flesh