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Very good nutrient density 49/100
How many beneficial nutrients Melons, cantaloupe, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Melons, cantaloupe, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
88% from carbs
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Carbs 88%8.7 g per serving
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Fat 4%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 8%0.8 g per serving
What Melons, cantaloupe, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | |
| Starch | 0.0 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4.4 g | — |
| Glucose | 2.1 g | — |
| Fructose | 2.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 46.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 35.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 43.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.8 g | |
| Histidine | 15.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 21.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 30.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 12.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 23.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 2.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 33.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 95.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 136.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 2.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 209.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 26.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 19.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 42.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 232.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 36.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 21.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 17.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 267.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 30.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.7 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 1.0 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 10.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.7 g | — |
About Melons, cantaloupe, raw
Cantaloupe is the orange-fleshed melon with the netted skin — sweet, fragrant and so full of water that a cold slice is one of summer's great refreshers. Cubed into fruit salads or wrapped in prosciutto, it bridges sweet and savory with ease.
That orange flesh is the giveaway of its standout nutrient: cantaloupe is exceptionally rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin C, with potassium and folate too. Being mostly water, it delivers all of that for very few calories.
A ripe cantaloupe smells sweet at the stem end and gives slightly to a press there. Sweet, hydrating and nutrient-rich, it's a melon that earns its place on a hot day.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Melons, cantaloupe, raw?
There are 34 calories in 100 g of Melons, cantaloupe, raw, or about 23 calories in 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g).
How much protein is in Melons, cantaloupe, raw?
Melons, cantaloupe, raw contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Melons, cantaloupe, raw?
Melons, cantaloupe, raw has 8.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Melons, cantaloupe, raw?
Melons, cantaloupe, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Melons, cantaloupe, raw a good source of?
Melons, cantaloupe, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (41% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (26% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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