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Melon Wedges and Star Fruit - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Melon Wedges and Star Fruit Recipe

Melon Wedges and Star Fruit has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 19g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Melon Wedges and Star Fruit, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs90%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C54 mg90%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0 mg
Potassium450 mg12.9%
Sodium30 mg1.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19 g6.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars15 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 30 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g 6.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 90%

Calcium 2% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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