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Watermelons are low in calories and very nutritious. Watermelon is also high in lycopene, second only to tomatoes. Recent research suggests that lyeopene, a powerful antioxidant, helps prevent some forms of cancer and cardiovascular disease. According to research conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, men who consumed a lycopene-rich diet were half as likely to suffer a heart attack as those who had little or no lycopene in their diets. Watermelon is also high in vitamin C and vitamin A, in the form of disease-fighting beta carotene. Lycopene and beta carotene work in conjunction with other plant chemicals not found in vitamin or mineral supplements. Watermelon also contains potassium, which is believed to help control blood pressure and possibly prevent strokes. A wedge of watermelon, or about 1 2/3 cups: 92 cal. 1.77 g pro., 20.54 g carb., 1.43 g dietary fiber, 332 mg potassium, 27.46 mg. vitamin C, 1046.76 IU vitamin A.
Watermelon is rich in carotenoids. Some of the carotenoids in watermelon include lycopene, phytofluene, phytoene, beta-carotene, lutein, and neurosporene. Lycopene makes up the majority of the carotenoids in watermelon. The carotenoid content varies depending on the variety of the watermelon. Depending on the variety, carotenoid content in red fleshed watermelon varies from 37 - 121 mg/kg fresh weight, where as lycopene varies from 35 - 112 mg/kg fresh weight
Watermelon contains lycopene and Vitamin C, but is composed mostly of water and sugar. Lycopene is a very powerful nutrient that is also found in tomatoes.
Some vitamin C, and a surprising amount of iron (around 5g per slice).
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What nutrients does watermelon provide?
in a water melon there is 87% of water and the rest is all nutrience and it provides a pinky colour from the sun ..
What nutrients does it take to raise watermelon?
Use a balanced fertilizer such as 15-30-15 with micro-nutrients. They like water and lots of space.
What nutrients does the grain group provide?
Nutrients
Can a iguana eat watermelon?
they eat vegetables and can a little bits of fruits , so watermelon should not hurt your iguana ^-^ don't worry
Nutrients provide the body with energy and materials to?
which nutrients provide the body with growth & repair , engerg and protection?
Why doesn't a plant grow well in Arizona Watermelon fruit juice?
because it doesn't have the nutrients of regular soil and water because it doesn't have the nutrients of regular soil and water
Importance of nutrients?
Nutrients provide sustenance for all life forms.
What nutrients does tomato provide?
lycopene
What do nutrients do for us?
to provide energy
Does an watermelon store food in its stem?
No, watermelons store food as sugar and nutrients in the flesh of the fruit, not in the stem. The stem primarily helps transport water and nutrients from the plant to the developing fruit.
What are the characteristics of watermelon seeds?
Watermelon seeds are small, oval-shaped, and typically black or brown in color. They are edible and rich in nutrients such as healthy fats, protein, and minerals like iron and magnesium. Watermelon seeds have a slightly nutty flavor and can be roasted and eaten as a snack or sprinkled on salads and desserts.
Which nutrients provide energy when consumed?
Nutrients that contain calories like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates provide energy when consumed.
