Making Smoothies with Watermelon

Watermelon is a large ground-dwelling melon that grows on vines. Watermelons are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, making them related to squash, pumpkins and gourds, cantaloupe, and cucumbers. Watermelons vary in shape and size, with flesh colors ranging from yellow, to orange or dark pink. Most commonly, the fruit is round or oval in shape, with a smooth, thick outer rind that green and yellow with jagged stripes across its length. The texture of its flesh tender and very juicy, with a sweet and mild flavor.


Smoothie Recipes with Watermelon

Watermelon Slushie

A delicious way to make a great home-made watermelon slus...


Watermelon Flavor Pairings

Red Wine Vinegar, Spearmint, Vanilla Extract, Rosemary, Cranberries, Lime, Kiwifruit, Raspberry, Strawberry, Onion, Jicama, Shallots, Fennel Bulb, Jalapeno, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Blackberry, Agave, Almonds, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil (fresh), Grapes, Honey, Olive Oil, Peppermint, Cucumber, Tomato, Beet Root, Black Pepper, Arugula, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Maple Syrup, Parsley, Lemon, Onion (spring/scallion), Orange, Melon (cantaloupe),
Watermelon Nutrition Facts
Amount Per 100g
Calories 30.0
Calories from Fat 1.3499999999999999
Total Fat 0.15g
Saturated Fat 0.016g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g
Cholesterol 0.0mg
Sodium 1.0mg
Potassium 112.0mg
Total Carbohydrate 7.55g
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 0.61g
Vitamin A 28.0µg
Vitamin C 8.1mg
Calcium 7.0mg
Iron 0.24mg
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs.
Vitamins
Choline 4.1mg
Folate 3.0µg
Niacin 0.178mg
Riboflavin 0.021mg
Thiamin 0.033mg
Vitamin B-12 0.0µg
Vitamin B-6 0.045mg
Vitamin D 0.0IU
Vitamin E 0.05mg
Vitamin K 0.1µg
Minerals
Copper 0.042mg
Magnesium 10.0mg
Phosphorus 11.0mg
Selenium 0.4µg
Zinc 0.1mg
Other
Caffeine 0.0mg
Theobromine 0.0mg
Water 91.45g
All nutrient values are calculated from the USDA nutrition database.
Scientific Name Citrullus lanatus
Nitrogen Factor 6.25
Protein Factor 3.36
Fat Factor 8.37
Carb Factor 3.6