Cantaloupe nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Melons, cantaloupe, raw
Important nutritional characteristics for Cantaloupe
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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65 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 54 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 12 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) |
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 88% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 86% of foods
Vitamin A RAE ⓘHigher in Vitamin A RAE content than 74% of foods
Beta Carotene ⓘHigher in Beta Carotene content than 62% of foods
Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 60% of foods
Cantaloupe calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| 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)
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
16234IU of 5,000IU
325%
Vitamin E :
0.24mg of 15mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
176mg of 90mg
196%
Vitamin B1:
0.2mg of 1mg
16%
Vitamin B2:
0.09mg of 1mg
7%
Vitamin B3:
3.5mg of 16mg
22%
Vitamin B5:
0.5mg of 5mg
10%
Vitamin B6:
0.35mg of 1mg
27%
Folate:
101µg of 400µg
25%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
36mg of 550mg
6.6%
Vitamin K:
12µg of 120µg
10%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.3 g of 50 g
1.3 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.3 g of 65 g
0.3 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 4%
13.1 g of 300 g
13.1 g (4% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 7%
144.2 g of 2,000 g
144.2 g (7% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
9.6mg of 280mg
3.4%
Threonine:
82mg of 1,050mg
7.8%
Isoleucine:
101mg of 1,400mg
7.2%
Leucine:
139mg of 2,730mg
5.1%
Lysine:
144mg of 2,100mg
6.9%
Methionine:
58mg of 1,050mg
5.5%
Phenylalanine:
110mg of 1,750mg
6.3%
Valine:
158mg of 1,820mg
8.7%
Histidine:
72mg of 700mg
10%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.13 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.05 g
Sucrose:
7 g
Glucose:
2.5 g
Fructose:
3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Fiber content ratio for Cantaloupe
Sugar:
13 g
Fiber:
1.4 g
Other:
-0.96 g
All nutrients for Cantaloupe per selected serving size (1 cup, cubes - 160g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% | 92% |
1.4 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 1.3g | 3% | 87% |
3.4 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0% | 88% |
175.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 59mg | 65% | 14% |
1.4 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 12g | N/A | 51% |
7.5 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 13g | 4% | 52% |
3.5 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | 79% |
11.7 times less than Almond
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| Calcium | 14mg | 1% | 79% |
13.9 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 427mg | 13% | 44% |
1.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 4% | 88% |
12.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 13g | N/A | 43% |
1.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 51% |
2.7 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 7% | 84% |
3.5 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 3% | 86% |
35.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | 97% |
509.7 times less than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3% | 90% |
12.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 26mg | 1% | 82% |
30.6 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 5411IU | 108% | 12% |
4.9 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 270µg | 30% | 26% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 91% |
29.2 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 3% | 68% | |
| Selenium | 0.64µg | 1% | 91% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 5% | 76% |
6.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 92% |
6.8 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 7% | 73% |
13 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | 89% |
10.8 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | 72% |
1.7 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | 62% |
40.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 34µg | 8% | 47% |
2.9 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Choline | 12mg | 2% | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.08g | 0% | 86% |
115.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 95% |
3266.3 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | N/A | 87% |
582.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0% | 98% |
152.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
42.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
43.5 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 97% |
83.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | 97% |
15.1 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
8 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0% | 97% |
29 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | 96% |
61.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 96% |
49.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 3g | 4% | 84% |
3.2 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
0.47%
Total Fat
0.3g
0.37%
Saturated Fat 0.08g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.1%
Sodium 26mg
4.4%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
5.8%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
14mg
1.4%
Iron
0.34mg
4.2%
Potassium
427mg
13%
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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
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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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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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References
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