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 A and vitamin C. An amount of 100 g of cantaloupe contains 61% 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. Cantaloupes supply 68% 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 high water content (90.15 g/100 g) can help reduce dehydration, and the dietary fiber content (4% 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	4%
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	61%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Niacin	0.73 mg	4%
Pantothenic Acid	0.10 mg	1%
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
Betaine	0.10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, total	3382.00 IU	68%
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	0.07 IU	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 IU	0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	2.50 mcg	3%
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	2%
Potassium	267.00 mg	8%
Sodium	16.00 mg	1%
Zinc	0.18 mg	1%
Copper	0.04 mg	2%
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/.