Calories in watermelon

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Watermelon (1 cup, diced, 152 g) has 46 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 11.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 30 kcal.

Values are for Watermelon, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Watermelon

Per 1 cup, diced (152 g)


Calories46

Protein0.9 g
Carbohydrates11.5 g
   Fiber0.6 g
   Sugars9.4 g
Fat0.2 g
Sodium2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in watermelon by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g300.6 g7.5 g0.1 g
1 cup, balls154 g460.9 g11.6 g0.2 g
1 cup, diced152 g460.9 g11.5 g0.2 g
1 melon (15" long x 7-1/2" dia)4518 g135527.6 g341.1 g6.8 g
1 wedge (approx 1/16 of melon)286 g861.7 g21.6 g0.4 g
10 watermelon balls122 g370.7 g9.2 g0.2 g
1 NLEA serving280 g841.7 g21.1 g0.4 g
1 oz28 g90.2 g2.1 g0 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 7%Carbs 89%Fat 4%

Watermelon has a very low energy density (0.3 kcal per gram). It provides 2 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Fruit: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Watermelon300.6 g7.5 g0.1 g
Strawberries320.7 g7.7 g0.3 g
Cantaloupe340.8 g8.2 g0.2 g
Peach390.9 g9.5 g0.2 g
Orange470.9 g11.8 g0.1 g
Pineapple500.5 g13.1 g0.1 g
Apple520.3 g13.8 g0.2 g
Raspberries521.2 g11.9 g0.7 g
Blueberries570.7 g14.5 g0.3 g
Pear570.4 g15.2 g0.1 g
Mango600.8 g15 g0.4 g
Kiwi611.1 g14.7 g0.5 g
Cherries631.1 g16 g0.2 g
Grapes690.7 g18.1 g0.2 g
Banana891.1 g22.8 g0.3 g
Avocado1602 g8.5 g14.7 g
Medjool dates2771.8 g75 g0.1 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 167765. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in watermelon?

46 calories in 1 cup, diced (152 g), or 30 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in watermelon?

0.9 g of protein in 1 cup, diced (152 g) (0.6 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in watermelon?

11.5 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup, diced (152 g), including 0.6 g of fiber.