Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Cantaloupe Melon.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Cantaloupe Melon fruitJune–September in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Cantaloupe Melon Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Cantaloupe Melon (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 34 kcal and includes 169 µg RAE vitamin A, 36.7 mg vitamin C, 267 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

169 µg RAE vitamin A36.7 mg vitamin C267 mg potassium21 µg folate
Energy34 kcal
Fiber0.9 g
Vitamin C36.7 mg
Potassium267 mg

Cantaloupe Melon benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Cantaloupe Melon provides 0.9 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 36.7 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 267 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 12 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • The recorded folate value is about 21 µg per 100 g. Folate contributes to normal blood formation and cell division.
  • It provides approximately 169 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, skin and immune function.

Cantaloupe Melon nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 552 g reference serving.

Cantaloupe Melon vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g552 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy34 kcal187.7 kcal
Water90.2 g497.6 g
Protein0.8 g4.6 g
Total fat0.2 g1 g
Saturated fat0.1 g0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.1 g0.4 g
Carbohydrate8.2 g45 g
Dietary fiber0.9 g5 g
Total sugars7.9 g43.4 g
Starch0 g0.2 g
Ash0.7 g3.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium9 mg49.7 mg
Iron0.2 mg1.2 mg
Magnesium12 mg66.2 mg
Phosphorus15 mg82.8 mg
Potassium267 mg1,473.8 mg
Sodium16 mg88.3 mg
Zinc0.2 mg1 mg
Copper0 mg0.2 mg
Manganese0 mg0.2 mg
Selenium0.4 µg2.2 µg
Fluoride1 µg5.5 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C36.7 mg202.6 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.7 mg4.1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.1 mg0.6 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)21 µg115.9 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate21 µg115.9 µg
Folate, DFE21 µg DFE115.9 µg DFE
Choline7.6 mg42 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A169 µg RAE932.9 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene2,020 µg11,150.4 µg
Alpha-carotene16 µg88.3 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1 µg5.5 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin26 µg143.5 µg
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2.5 µg13.8 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0.3 g
Omega-60 g0.2 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose4.4 g24 g
Glucose1.5 g8.5 g
Fructose1.9 g10.3 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0.2 g
Galactose0.1 g0.3 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0.1 g
Isoleucine0 g0.1 g
Leucine0 g0.2 g
Lysine0 g0.2 g
Methionine0 g0.1 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0.1 g
Tyrosine0 g0.1 g
Valine0 g0.2 g
Arginine0 g0.2 g
Histidine0 g0.1 g
Alanine0.1 g0.5 g
Aspartic acid0.1 g0.8 g
Glutamic acid0.2 g1.2 g
Glycine0 g0.1 g
Proline0 g0.1 g
Serine0 g0.2 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)2.5 µg13.8 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0.1 mg0.6 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0.3 g
Linoleic acid0 g0.2 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Cantaloupe Melon?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 34 kcal. A 552 g reference serving provides approximately 187.7 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Cantaloupe Melon in the kitchen

Cantaloupe Melon can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.