Melons Cantaloupe (Raw)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.8g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (8.2g) per 100g. With 34 calories per 100g, Melons Cantaloupe (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. Sodium is modest at 30mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Composed of 90% water by weight, Melons Cantaloupe (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein9%0.82 g
- Fat4%0.18 g
- Carbs87%8.2 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 90.2 | G |
| Energy | 34.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 0.82 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.18 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.2 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.80 | G |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.9 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.05 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.69 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | MG |
| Folate, total | 14.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 232 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.7 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.38 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 17.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 157 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 30.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.44 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.09 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.05 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 1.7 | UG |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 38.0 | KCAL |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 34.0 | KCAL |
| Energy | 141 | kJ |
| Nitrogen | 0.13 | G |
| Ash | 0.63 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by summation | 8.7 | G |
| Fiber, soluble | 0.30 | G |
| Fiber, insoluble | 0.50 | G |
| Sugars, Total | 7.9 | G |
| Sucrose | 3.3 | G |
| Glucose | 2.1 | G |
| Fructose | 2.4 | G |
| Lactose | 0 | G |
| Maltose | 0.02 | G |
| Galactose | 0.06 | G |
| Starch | 0.02 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.09 | MG |
| Carotene, beta | 2780 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 32.0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Tryptophan | 0.002 | G |
| Threonine | 0.01 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.02 | G |
| Leucine | 0.02 | G |
| Lysine | 0.02 | G |
| Methionine | 0.01 | G |
| Cystine | 0.002 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.01 | G |
| Valine | 0.03 | G |
| Arginine | 0.02 | G |
| Histidine | 0.01 | G |
| Alanine | 0.08 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.11 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.17 | G |
| Glycine | 0.02 | G |
| Proline | 0.02 | G |
| Serine | 0.03 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (1/8 of small melon) (55g) | 19 | 0.5g | 0.1g | 4.5g |
| medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69g) | 23 | 0.6g | 0.1g | 5.6g |
| large (1/8 of large melon) (102g) | 35 | 0.8g | 0.2g | 8.3g |
| balls (138g) | 47 | 1.1g | 0.2g | 11.3g |
Scaled from Melons Cantaloupe (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Melons Cantaloupe (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Melons Cantaloupe (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 30mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 746770.
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