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Cantaloupe nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Melons, cantaloupe, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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65 (medium)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 34 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 7 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -5.1 (alkaline)
TOP 12% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 88% of foods
TOP 14% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 86% of foods
TOP 26% Vitamin A RAE ⓘHigher in Vitamin A RAE content than 74% of foods
TOP 38% Beta Carotene ⓘHigher in Beta Carotene content than 62% of foods
TOP 40% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 60% of foods

Cantaloupe calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 34
Calories in 1 cup, balls 60 177 g
Calories in 10 cantaloupe balls 47 138 g
Calories in 1 NLEA serving 46 134 g
Calories in 1 cup, cubes 54 160 g
Calories in 1 cup, diced 53 156 g

Cantaloupe Glycemic index (GI)

65

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.7% 7.9% 8.6% 6.4% 24% 2.1% 4.9% 14% 5.3% 2.2%
Calcium: 27mg of 1,000mg 2.7%
Iron: 0.63mg of 8mg 7.9%
Magnesium: 36mg of 420mg 8.6%
Phosphorus: 45mg of 700mg 6.4%
Potassium: 801mg of 3,400mg 24%
Sodium: 48mg of 2,300mg 2.1%
Zinc: 0.54mg of 11mg 4.9%
Copper: 0.12mg of 1mg 14%
Manganese: 0.12mg of 2mg 5.3%
Selenium: 1.2µg of 55µg 2.2%

Mineral chart - relative view

267 mg
TOP 44%
0.04 mg
TOP 68%
9 mg
TOP 79%
12 mg
TOP 79%
16 mg
TOP 82%
0.04 mg
TOP 84%
0.18 mg
TOP 86%
0.21 mg
TOP 88%
15 mg
TOP 90%
0.4 µg
TOP 91%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 203% 1% 0% 122% 10% 4.4% 14% 6.3% 17% 16% 0% 4.1% 6.3%
Vitamin A: 10146IU of 5,000IU 203%
Vitamin E : 0.15mg of 15mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 110mg of 90mg 122%
Vitamin B1: 0.12mg of 1mg 10%
Vitamin B2: 0.06mg of 1mg 4.4%
Vitamin B3: 2.2mg of 16mg 14%
Vitamin B5: 0.32mg of 5mg 6.3%
Vitamin B6: 0.22mg of 1mg 17%
Folate: 63µg of 400µg 16%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 23mg of 550mg 4.1%
Vitamin K: 7.5µg of 120µg 6.3%

Vitamin chart - relative view

3382 IU
TOP 12%
37 mg
TOP 14%
21 µg
TOP 47%
2.5 µg
TOP 62%
0.07 mg
TOP 72%
0.73 mg
TOP 73%
0.04 mg
TOP 76%
7.6 mg
TOP 89%
0.11 mg
TOP 89%
0.05 mg
TOP 91%
0.02 mg
TOP 92%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

9% 88%
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.8 g of 50 g
0.8 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
8.2 g of 300 g
8.2 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
90.2 g of 2,000 g
90.2 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.7 g
0.7 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 2.1% 4.9% 4.5% 3.2% 4.3% 3.4% 3.9% 5.4% 6.4%
Tryptophan: 6mg of 280mg 2.1%
Threonine: 51mg of 1,050mg 4.9%
Isoleucine: 63mg of 1,400mg 4.5%
Leucine: 87mg of 2,730mg 3.2%
Lysine: 90mg of 2,100mg 4.3%
Methionine: 36mg of 1,050mg 3.4%
Phenylalanine: 69mg of 1,750mg 3.9%
Valine: 99mg of 1,820mg 5.4%
Histidine: 45mg of 700mg 6.4%

Fat type information

38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

55% 20% 24%
Starch: 0.03 g
Sucrose: 4.4 g
Glucose: 1.5 g
Fructose: 1.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.06 g

Fiber content ratio for Cantaloupe

96% 11%
Sugar: 7.9 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Other: -0.6 g

All nutrients for Cantaloupe per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 34kcal 2% 92% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.84g 2% 87% 3.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.19g 0% 88% 175.3 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 37mg 41% 14% 1.4 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 7.3g N/A 51% 7.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 8.2g 3% 52% 3.5 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 12mg 3% 79% 11.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 9mg 1% 79% 13.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 267mg 8% 44% 1.8 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.21mg 3% 88% 12.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 7.9g N/A 43% 1.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0.9g 4% 51% 2.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.04mg 5% 84% 3.5 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.18mg 2% 86% 35.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 0.03g 0% 97% 509.7 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 15mg 2% 90% 12.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 16mg 1% 82% 30.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3382IU 68% 12% 4.9 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 169µg 19% 26%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0% 91% 29.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.04mg 2% 68%
Selenium 0.4µg 1% 91%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3% 76% 6.5 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1% 92% 6.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 5% 73% 13 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 2% 89% 10.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 6% 72% 1.7 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2% 62% 40.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 21µg 5% 47% 2.9 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Choline 7.6mg 1% 89%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0% 86% 115.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0g N/A 95% 3266.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g N/A 87% 582.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0mg 0% 98% 152.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.02mg 0% 97% 42.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0% 97% 43.5 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.03mg 0% 97% 83.8 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.03mg 0% 97% 15.1 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.01mg 0% 95% 8 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0% 97% 29 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.03mg 0% 96% 61.5 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.02mg 0% 96% 49.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 1.9g 2% 84% 3.2 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
0.29%
Total Fat 0.19g
0.23%
Saturated Fat 0.05g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.7%
Sodium 16mg
2.7%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g
3.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.84g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 9mg 0.9%

Iron 0.21mg 2.6%

Potassium 267mg 7.9%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Cantaloupe nutrition infographic

Cantaloupe nutrition infographic
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169092/nutrients

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