⏱ 90 min totalWatermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup
Per 1 serving · 650 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.1g7% of calories
- Carbs55g90% of calories
- Fat1g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup (650 g) has 220 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (31% DV), Vitamin C (82% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A31%
- Vitamin C82%
- Vitamin B625%
- Pantothenic acid26%
- Iron21%
- Copper29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Thiamine16%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Potassium18%
- Magnesium16%
- Phosphorus11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ melon Watermelon
¼ tsp Lemon zest
¼ tbsp Spearmint
¹⁄₁₆ cup Granulated sugar
⅛ melon, medium Cantaloupe
¹⁄₁₆ cup Lime juice
Directions
- 1
PREPARATION: Cut watermelon and cantaloupe into 24 thin wedges. Finely chop mint.
- 2
In small bowl, whisk together sugar and 1/4 cup hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 1/2 hours. (Syrup can be made ahead and chilled, covered, up to 3 days.)
- 3
In 1 very large or 2 medium plastic containers, combine melon wedges. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 1/2 hours. (Melons can be sliced and chilled up to 12 hours ahead.)
- 4
As close to serving time as possible, stir mint into syrup and drizzle over melon wedges. Serve chilled.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (650 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 278 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 74 mg | 82% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 34 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 29 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 66 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 74 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 11 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,107 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 9 μg | — |
| Fructose | 20 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 10 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 25,594 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 16 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 220 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup?
One serving of Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup (1 serving) has 220 calories, which works out to 34 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 52 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup?
17 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup?
47 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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