CantaloupeNutrition reference
Fruit

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
8.16g
Protein
0.84g
Fat
0.19g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Fresh flesh, rind and seeds removed
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
34 kcal
Protein
0.84 g
Carbohydrates
8.16 g
Fat
0.19 g
Dietary fiber
0.9 g
Sugars
7.86 g
Saturated fat
0.051 g
Sodium
16 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
142.3 kJ
Trans fat1
0 g
Cholesterol1
0 mg
Calcium
9 mg
Potassium
267 mg
Magnesium
12 mg
Iron
0.21 mg
Zinc
0.18 mg
Vitamin B1
0.041 mg
Vitamin B2
0.019 mg
Vitamin B3
0.734 mg
Vitamin B5
0.105 mg
Vitamin B6
0.072 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
21 µg
Vitamin B121
0 µg
Vitamin C
36.7 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
169 µg
Retinol1
0 µg
Beta-carotene
2020 µg
Alpha-carotene
16 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
1 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.05 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    CaloriePilot curated nutrition base

    169092 · SR Legacy, April 2018 release

  2. 2

    台湾卫生福利部食品药物管理署

    D2000302 · Not reported

  3. 3

    日本文部科学省

    07174 · 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)増補2023年

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.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Cantaloupe?

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.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g34 kcal8.2 g0.8 g0.2 g
1 cup diced156 g53 kcal12.7 g1.3 g0.3 g
1/2 cup diced78 g26.5 kcal6.4 g0.7 g0.1 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
34 kcal
Energy (kJ)
142.3 kJ
Protein
0.84 g
Carbohydrates
8.16 g
Fat
0.19 g
Dietary fiber
0.9 g
Sugars
7.86 g
Saturated fat
0.051 g
Trans fat1
0 g
Cholesterol1
0 mg
Sodium
16 mg
Calcium
9 mg
Potassium
267 mg
Magnesium
12 mg
Iron
0.21 mg
Zinc
0.18 mg
Vitamin B1
0.041 mg
Vitamin B2
0.019 mg
Vitamin B3
0.734 mg
Vitamin B5
0.105 mg
Vitamin B6
0.072 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
21 µg
Vitamin B121
0 µg
Vitamin C
36.7 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
169 µg
Retinol1
0 µg
Beta-carotene
2020 µg
Alpha-carotene
16 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
1 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.05 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg

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.