Cantaloupe Nutrition Facts

Overview of Cantaloupe Nutrition

Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

Order: Cucurbitales

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) most likely originated from South Asia and Africa. Cantaloupes have a deeply netted, yellow-golden rind. The ripe fruit have a musky fragrance. Cantaloupe is a refreshing summer fruit that is good for the brain, blood, skin, and eyesight. Cantaloupes are rich in vitamin C. An amount of 100 g of cantaloupe contains 41% daily value [DV] of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the body cells from damage and supports heart health. It also enables the body to produce collagen, which provides a structure for cells, skin, and hair. In addition, cantaloupes supply 19% daily value [DV] of vitamin A. This vitamin helps keep the eyes and immune system healthy. Vitamin A is also important for reproductive health. Beta-carotene in cantaloupes may help reduce cell damage caused by oxidative stress. Cantaloupes also contain other antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can be beneficial for health. The water content (90.15 g/100 g) can help reduce dehydration, and the dietary fiber content (3% DV) promotes healthy digestion and reduce constipation. Cantaloupes make an easy, refreshing, and healthy dessert.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	34 kcal	2%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	8.16 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.90 g	3%
Sugars	7.86 g
Starch	0.03 g

Sterols

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Phytosterols	10.00 mg

Fat and Fatty Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.19 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.00 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	0.08 g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	0.04 g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	- g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	0.05 g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	0.00 g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0.00 g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0.00 g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0.00 g
Trans Fat	0.00 g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	0.84 g	2%
Tryptophan	0.00 g
Threonine	0.02 g
Isoleucine	0.02 g
Leucine	0.03 g
Lysine	0.03 g
Methionine	0.01 g
Cystine	0.00 g
Phenylalanine	0.02 g
Tyrosine	0.01 g
Valine	0.03 g
Arginine	0.03 g
Histidine	0.01 g
Alanine	0.10 g
Aspartic Acid	0.14 g
Glutamic Acid	0.21 g
Glycine	0.03 g
Proline	0.02 g
Serine	0.04 g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin C	36.70 mg	41%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	2%
Niacin	0.73 mg	5%
Pantothenic Acid	0.10 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Folate, total	21.00 mg	5%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	21.00 mcg
Choline	7.60 mg	1%
Betaine	0.10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, total	169.03 mcg	19%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	169.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	2020.00 mcg
Alpha-Carotene	16.00 mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	1.00 mcg
Lycopene	0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin	26.00 mcg
Vitamin E, total	0.05 mg	0%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.05 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	0.00 mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	0.11 mg
Delta-Tocopherol	0.00 mg
Vitamin D	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	2.50 mcg	2%
Biotin	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	9.00 mg	1%
Iron	0.21 mg	1%
Magnesium	12.00 mg	3%
Phosphorus	15.00 mg	1%
Potassium	267.00 mg	6%
Sodium	16.00 mg	1%
Zinc	0.18 mg	2%
Copper	0.04 mg	4%
Manganese	0.04 mg	2%
Selenium	0.40 mcg	1%
Iodine	- mcg	-
Chromium	- mcg	-
Molybdenum	- mcg	-
Chloride	- mg	-
Fluoride	1.00 mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

Name	Amount
Water	90.15 g
Ash	0.65 g
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg
Theobromine	0.00 mg
Resveratrol	- mg
Phytoalbumin	- mg
Chlorogenic Acid	- mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

Reference(s):

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.