nutrients per calorie. It contains a large amount of some of the most important
antioxidants in nature, including lycopene. Lycopene is the red carotenoid pigment
that also gives tomatoes their red color.
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When compared to other fruits,
watermelon has an extremely
high water content. It is about
92 percent water. It is low in
calories and provides a very
good source of vitamin C,
beta-carotene, and lycopene.
Watermelon also provides a
good source of vitamins B1 and
B6, biotin, pantothenic acid,
magnesium, fiber, and
potassium.
Due to its high water content and
lower calorie content,
watermelon delivers more
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