The melon is very low in calories but very high in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, V and B9 folfates, it is considered a super-food.

It is also very moisturizing and its consumption is very advisable during the hot summer days.

The main component of the melon is water, which is 92% present. The melon gives us  vitamins  C or ascorbic  acid , folate  or  vitamin  B9 and carotenes ( provitamin  A). The mineral content of this fruit include sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.