Casaba melon has 28 kcal and 5.7 g sugar per 100 g. The lowest-calorie melon variety — mild and not very sweet. The thick yellow rind is inedible and accounts for significant weight.
How should I track Melons, casaba?
When tracking Melons, casaba, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.