Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Watermelon Seeds.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Watermelon Seeds nut & seedAvailable year-round
Nut & Seed guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Watermelon Seeds Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Watermelon Seeds (Citrullus lanatus) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler nut & seed library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 557 kcal and includes 515 mg magnesium, 28.3 g protein, 7.3 mg iron. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

515 mg magnesium28.3 g protein7.3 mg iron648 mg potassium
Energy557 kcal
Fiber0 g
Vitamin C0 mg
Potassium648 mg

Watermelon Seeds benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Its potassium content is approximately 648 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 515 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 28.3 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 7.3 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.
  • The recorded folate value is about 58 µg per 100 g. Folate contributes to normal blood formation and cell division.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of watermelon seeds depends on portion size and the overall eating pattern.

Watermelon Seeds nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 28 g reference serving.

Watermelon Seeds vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g28 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy557 kcal156 kcal
Water5.1 g1.4 g
Protein28.3 g7.9 g
Total fat47.4 g13.3 g
Saturated fat9.8 g2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat7.4 g2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat28.1 g7.9 g
Carbohydrate15.3 g4.3 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash3.9 g1.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium54 mg15.1 mg
Iron7.3 mg2 mg
Magnesium515 mg144.2 mg
Phosphorus755 mg211.4 mg
Potassium648 mg181.4 mg
Sodium99 mg27.7 mg
Zinc10.2 mg2.9 mg
Copper0.7 mg0.2 mg
Manganese1.6 mg0.5 mg
Selenium0 µg0 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)3.6 mg1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.3 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)58 µg16.2 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate58 µg16.2 µg
Folate, DFE58 µg DFE16.2 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A0 µg RAE0 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene0 µg0 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.4 g0.1 g
Threonine1.1 g0.3 g
Isoleucine1.3 g0.4 g
Leucine2.1 g0.6 g
Lysine0.9 g0.2 g
Methionine0.8 g0.2 g
Cystine0.4 g0.1 g
Phenylalanine2 g0.6 g
Tyrosine1 g0.3 g
Valine1.6 g0.4 g
Arginine4.9 g1.4 g
Histidine0.8 g0.2 g
Alanine1.5 g0.4 g
Aspartic acid2.8 g0.8 g
Glutamic acid5.7 g1.6 g
Glycine1.7 g0.5 g
Proline1.3 g0.4 g
Serine1.5 g0.4 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Watermelon Seeds?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 557 kcal. A 28 g reference serving provides approximately 156 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Watermelon Seeds in the kitchen

Watermelon Seeds can be used as a snack ingredient or added to breakfast dishes, salads and recipes. Measure the portion because nuts and seeds are energy-dense.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.