The flesh of cantaloupe is divided into orange and green, and its nutritional value and calories are also different. (Picture / Newspaper information photo)
In early summer, if you visit a fruit stand now, you will always see melons with a lot of water such as cantaloupe and watermelon. Many people are curious, for example, cantaloupe has orange and green flesh; watermelon also has red flesh and yellow flesh. What is the nutritional difference between the two colors of melon flesh? Nutritionists have analyzed that the overall nutritional value of orange cantaloupe is better than green, but for kidney patients with high blood potassium, it is better to eat green cantaloupe; but whether it is cantaloupe or watermelon, it is not suitable to eat more, otherwise it is easy to gain weight. .
Nutritionist Yang Sihan analyzed the nutritional differences of different colors of cantaloupe and watermelon in a graphic way in “Yang Sihan’s Delicious Life”. Yang Sihan pointed out that every 100g of orange cantaloupe has about 39 calories and is rich in potassium, vitamin A, carotene, vitamin C, and folic acid, which help to lower blood pressure, protect eyes, maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes, whiten, hematopoiesis, etc. .
Green cantaloupe has higher calories, about 44 calories per 100g. Although green cantaloupe does not contain nutrients such as vitamin A and carotene like orange, it still tastes delicious. Yang Sihan also reminded that kidney patients with high blood potassium problems suggest that if they want to eat cantaloupe, it is best to choose green cantaloupe, because the potassium content of green cantaloupe is less than that of orange, only 241mg per 100 grams, which is harmful to the body of such patients. Less burdensome.
As for watermelon, red watermelon is rich in potassium, vitamin A and carotene, vitamin C, folic acid; among the above nutrients, yellow watermelon is relatively low in the above nutrients, but the advantage of yellow watermelon is that its calorie and sugar The amount is also relatively low.
Although eating melon in summer can be refreshing, Yang Sihan also reminded that whether it is cantaloupe or watermelon, the amount of 8 minutes to 1 bowl is about 60 kcal. It is recommended to eat at most 2 to 3 servings a day. Avoid getting fat.