Watermelon: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: watermelon.
7.1g net carbs per 100 g
0.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
50glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Energy | 30 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 167765 “Watermelon, raw”. Net carbs = total carbs 7.6 g − fiber 0.4 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 cup152 g | 1 wedge286 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 10.9 | 20.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 10 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 50. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Watermelon, mean of four foods
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