Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 34 kcal142.3 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 8.2 g
- Protein
- 0.8 g
- Total fat
- 0.2 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9 g
- Sodium
- 16 mg
- Calcium
- 9 mg
Nutrition referenceFruit
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a sweet, fragrant melon with orange flesh and netted rind, eaten chilled or in fruit salads. Per 100 g it provides 34 calories with 8.2 g carbs.
34
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 8.2g
- Protein
- 0.8g
- Fat
- 0.2g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Cantaloupe is a sweet, fragrant melon with orange flesh and a rough, netted rind. It is usually eaten chilled, cut into slices or cubes, and is also blended into smoothies or added to fruit salads.
Nutritionally, cantaloupe is mostly water and natural sugar. Per 100 g it provides about 34 kcal, 8.2 g of carbohydrates, 0.8 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat, with 0.9 g of dietary fiber, 16 mg of sodium, and 9 mg of calcium.
Cantaloupe is light and watery, so a large portion contributes relatively few calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the flesh without the rind and seeds, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of diced cantaloupe (about 156 g) provides roughly 53 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Cantaloupe nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe provides about 34 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of diced cantaloupe (about 156 g) provides roughly 53 calories.
Is cantaloupe mostly water?
Yes. Cantaloupe has a high water content, which keeps its calorie density low at about 34 kcal per 100 g.
How do you eat cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe is usually eaten chilled, cut into slices or cubes, or blended into smoothies and fruit salads.
