Muskmelon Benefits And Nutritive Facts
April 27, 2020 | by Sravani Pathakamuri | Posted in Nutrition Facts
Muskmelon belongs to family cucurbitaceae. It is a species of melon that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. It is a fruit of a type called pepo. It grows well in subtropical or warm, temperate climates.
Muskmelon is also contain high water content. Which means that it will help you in preventing dehydration. These are also aromatic and delicious unlike other healthier foods. Having said that, muskmelon seeds too have health benefits if consumed in the right way. We need not to worry about all nutrients because of its water content. It is filled with all nutrients.
Benefits
- Controls Hypertension
- Improves your vision
- Immunity booster
- Controls Diabetes
- Helps in constipation
- Aid in weight loss
- Reduce Menstrual cramps
- Prevents Cancer
Muskmelons have a high content of Vitamin C and beta-carotene. It can eliminate free radicals from the body which can otherwise supply nutrients to cancer cell growth.
Muskmelon is known as hydrating fruit. Almost 90% of the fruit is filled with water content. It helps keep your body hydrated during summer. The fleshy fruit is rich in potassium. It relaxes the blood vessels, thereby aiding smooth inflow of blood, which further checks blood pressure levels. So, it regulates blood pressure.
Fibre add bulk to the stool and facilitate bowel regularity, so that it helps to reduce constipation.
Nutritive Values
The main benefit of muskmelon is that, it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Muskmelon is very useful to reduce weight because it is low in calories and rich in other nutrients. Total sugars are also found in less amounts in this fruit.
| Nutrients | Amount per 100g |
| Moisture | 91.84% |
| Energy | 27.72kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 5.4gm |
| Calcium | 9.02mg |
| Fiber | 0.79gm |
| Omega-3 fats | 41.54mg |
| Sodium | 15.78mg |
| Potassium | 196mg |
| Phosphorus | 13.09mg |
| Folate(vit-B9) | 20.23mcg |
| Vitamin C | 21.32mg |
| Beta Carotene | 6.87mcg |
| Vitamin A | 1.15mcg |
| Magnesium | 9.81mg |
| Total Free Sugars | 2.36gm |