Is it a fruit or a vegetable? The ripened watermelon is considered a fruit botanically because the way it is grown from a seed and it’s inherit sweetness. It is also argued that it is a vegetable due to the way it is harvested and that all parts of the watermelon, including the rind, are edible.
Nutrients – Watermelon provides vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
Watermelons are around 92% water.
By weight it is the most consumed melon in the US.
Source: http://www.watermelon.org
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