Cantaloupe melon
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 8.2 g |
Cantaloupe melon is a sweet, orange-fleshed variety of musk melon, eaten raw and typically served in wedges, cubed into fruit salads, or paired with cured meats in Mediterranean-style dishes. Per 100 g, raw cantaloupe provides 34 kcal, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, and 8.2 g of carbohydrates, of which 7.9 g are sugars and 0.8 g is dietary fibre — making it a relatively light fruit by calorie count. It is a notable source of vitamin A at 232 mcg per 100 g, along with 10.9 mg of vitamin C and 267 mg of potassium. Folate content sits at 21 mcg per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Cantaloupe fits vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, pescatarian, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in cantaloupe melon?
Raw cantaloupe contains 34 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie fruits available. A generous 200 g serving — roughly two thick wedges — comes to around 68 kcal.
How much vitamin A is in cantaloupe melon?
Cantaloupe provides 232 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, which is notably high for a fruit and largely comes from beta-carotene, the pigment responsible for its orange flesh. A 200 g portion would contribute around 464 mcg.
Is cantaloupe melon keto-friendly?
Cantaloupe is listed as compatible with a keto dietary pattern, and at 8.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it can fit into a keto plan in small portions. Those following strict carbohydrate limits should keep serving sizes modest to stay within their daily targets.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.82 g |
| Fat | 0.19 g |
| Carbs | 8.2 g |
| Sugars | 7.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.80 g |
| Starch | 0.020 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.051 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.003 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.081 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.030 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.020 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.21 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 17.0 mg |
| Potassium | 267 mg |
| Sodium | 24.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.060 mg |
| Manganese | 0.041 mg |
| Selenium | 1.7 mcg |
| Iodine | 20.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 232 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10.9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.050 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.041 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.019 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.69 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 21.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 7.6 mg |
