Overview
Melon Slice is edible, and how much it is worth depends on its saturation as much as its hunger value. Eating it restores 2 hunger points and 1.2 saturation. Sixty-four fit in one inventory slot.
Its crafting uses are Glistering Melon Slice, Melon, and Melon Seeds.
Properties
Eating it restores 2 hunger and 1.2 saturation — a ratio of 0.6, which is what decides how long you stay full rather than how fast the bar refills. One inventory slot holds 64, so a double chest holds 3,456.
- Renewable
- Yes
- Category
- Food
Dropped by blocks
Mining Melon drops Melon Slice.
Used to craft
Melon Slice is an ingredient in 3 recipes, producing Glistering Melon Slice, Melon, and Melon Seeds.
How it compares to other foods
Sorted by saturation ratio, Melon Slice is 26 of 41 foods in the game. Ratio is saturation divided by hunger restored: it is what decides how long the hunger bar stays still, not how fast it refills.
Golden Carrot leads the list at a ratio of 2.4, and anything at or above 1.6 is worth carrying on a long trip.
| Item | Hunger restored | Saturation | Saturation ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Beef | 3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Raw Rabbit | 3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Melon Slice ← | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Raw Chicken | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Poisonous Potato | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Raw Mutton | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make Melon Slice in Minecraft?
Melon Slice is not crafted — you get it by breaking Melon.
What is the stack size of Melon Slice?
Melon Slice stacks to 64.
Is Melon Slice worth eating?
It restores 2 hunger and 1.2 saturation, a ratio of 0.6. Anything above a ratio of 1.6 keeps you full longer per slot, so treat this as a stopgap rather than a staple.
