The honeydew melon is a fruit that typically has a round to slightly oval shape, measuring 15-22 cm in diameter and weighing between 1.8 to 3.6 kg. It has a pale green flesh and a peel ranging from green to yellow.
Honeydew melon is known for its juicy, sweet flesh and is often consumed as a dessert. The fruit contains seeds and can be found in supermarkets and grocery stores worldwide and sold at farmers’ markets.
Can rabbits eat honeydew melon?
When considering whether honeydew melon is safe for rabbits, paying attention to its sugar, sodium, calcium, fiber, fat, phosphorus, and acidic content is important. These nutrients can impact rabbits and help determine whether the fruit can be included in their diet and in what quantity.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 150 kJ (36 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 9.09 g |
| Sugars | 8.12 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.14 g |
| Protein | 0.54 g |
| Vitamins | |
| Thiamine (B1) | (3%)0.038 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | (1%)0.012 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | (3%)0.418 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | (3%)0.155 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | (7%)0.088 mg |
| Folate (B9) | (5%)19 μg |
| Vitamin C | (22%)18 mg |
| Vitamin K | (3%)2.9 μg |
| Trace metals | Honeydew melon contains a small amount of sodium and calcium, and is quite acidic, but it is also high in sugar.
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