A new reason to use the whole watermelon: USDA adds official nutrition profile for watermelon rind

MedicalXpress | أغس 05, 2026

Watermelon's rind is finally getting some respect. The fruit's outer layer now has an official nutrition profile in USDA FoodData Central, giving registered dietitians, researchers, recipe developers and other food professionals access to standardized nutrition data for a part that's long been underused. The new listing makes it easier to evaluate watermelon rind in recipes, nutrition education and meal planning while encouraging greater use of the whole watermelon.