Are Melons High in Calories

Melons. Melons are low in calories and have a high water content, which makes them very weight loss friendly. Just 1 cup (150—160 grams) of melon, such as honeydew or watermelon, provides a modest 46—61 calories ( 1 ).

What fruit is highest in calories?

  1. Avocados. Calories: 322 per whole avocado. …
  2. Figs. Calories: 150 per five small figs. …
  3. Dates. Calories: 1 158 calories per 100 grams of pitted medjool dates. …
  4. Shredded coconut. Calories: 466 per cup. …
  5. Raisins. Calories: 429 per cup. …
  6. Bananas. Calories: 121 per large banana. …
  7. Prunes.

How many calories are in a whole melon?

One whole honeydew, with a diameter of about 5 inches across, has approximately 360 calories. Most of the calories come from carbohydrates, which are the main fuel source for cells. Carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram. A honeydew melon has about 80 grams of carbohydrates, or 320 calories from carbohydrates.

Chloe Bennett

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