The content of nutrients per 100g edible part (fresh weight) is as follows: protein 0.6-0.9g, fat 0. 1-0.2g, cellulose 0.8-0.9g, sugar 2.5-3.3g, carotene 20-40g, vitamin C 2.5-9mg and calcium 22-9 mg.
The health care function of Yunnan small melon is to remove annoyance and quench thirst, moisten lung and relieve cough, clear away heat and diuresis, reduce swelling and dissipate stagnation. Can be used for treating polydipsia, edema, abdominal distension, sores, nephritis, liver cirrhosis and ascites.
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Yunnan melon is very suitable as a side dish for greasy meals. A cup of sliced zucchini contains only 19 calories, which is 40%-50% less than the same amount of green vegetables (such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts). Because of its low calorie, its cooking forms are very diverse, and it is convenient to eat with other foods.
Yunnan small melons can be added to all kinds of pasta to eat, thus reducing the total calories people take from food.
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