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Fruit dessert with vitamin C
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Melon with orange sauce (180 g) has 94 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 43.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
94
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
23.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 5% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 135 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 146 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Melon with orange sauce is made by spooning cooled orange sauce over cut melon. Gently simmer orange juice until slightly reduced, let it cool, then pour it over chilled melon just before serving so the fruit keeps its fresh texture.
A ripe, fragrant melon that still feels firm works best for melon with orange sauce. Very soft melon can collapse once dressed, while an underripe one may taste bland beside the citrus.
Yes, you can prepare melon with orange sauce ahead, but store the cut melon and sauce separately in the refrigerator. Combine them shortly before serving to keep the melon from becoming watery and soft.
Melon with orange sauce is best eaten within a day when refrigerated in a covered container. The melon releases liquid as it sits, so the sauce can thin and the fruit can lose its firm texture.
Yes, melon with orange sauce is usually served cold. Chill the melon and the sauce separately, then combine them at serving time for a refreshing fruit dessert.
Yes, bottled orange juice works for melon with orange sauce, though freshly squeezed juice usually gives a brighter citrus flavor. Choose unsweetened juice if you want to control how sweet the sauce tastes.
To keep melon with orange sauce from getting watery, choose firm ripe fruit, chill it whole before cutting, and add the sauce shortly before serving. Avoid leaving cut melon sitting in the sauce for hours.
Yes, you can vary melon with orange sauce by replacing some orange juice with lemon or lime juice. Use a small amount at first, since sharper citrus can overpower the melon more easily than orange.
Melon with orange sauce can be a fruit-forward dessert, especially when made with fresh fruit and little or no added sugar. A heavily sweetened sauce or a large topping can make it more like a conventional sugary dessert.
Serve melon with orange sauce on its own, or pair it with plain yogurt for a creamy contrast. A small scoop of vanilla ice cream also works when you want a more indulgent dessert.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
43.2mg · 48% DV
B3
0.9mg · 6% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
362mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Sodium
25mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 94 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Melon with orange sauce pairs fresh melon with a sauce made from orange, making a simple fruit dessert rather than a dish with a clearly established regional origin. It is usually served chilled, with the sauce spooned over sliced or cubed melon. The melon’s soft, juicy sweetness contrasts with the orange’s fragrant, gently tart flavour, so the fruit still takes centre stage.
It works well as a light dessert after a meal or as a refreshing summer snack. The dish is mostly fruit and offers vitamin C; it is a lighter choice than many creamy desserts. Serve it on its own, or add plain yoghurt if you’d like a more substantial bowl.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.