Cantaloupe
What it is
Cantaloupe is a melon. The reference here is its raw edible portion, with values expressed by weight rather than by wedge or whole melon.
What it does
Per 100 g, the reference contains 36.7 mg of vitamin C and 2,020 micrograms of beta-carotene. Vitamin C is needed to make collagen, while beta-carotene can contribute to the body's vitamin A supply. The food also contains 90.2 g of water per 100 g.
Research context and ingredient forms
Vitamin A activity and beta-carotene mass use different reporting conventions. The RAE figure accounts for vitamin A activity; do not add it to the carotene figure as if they measured separate servings of vitamin A.
Using this information
Weigh the flesh you plan to eat, excluding rind and seeds. Use that weight to scale the table. A large wedge is not a standardized serving across different melon sizes.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 34 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Water | 90.2 g per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.16 g per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.9 g per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 36.7 mg per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 267 mg per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carotene, beta | 2020 µg per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 169 µg per 100 g edible portion | Melons, cantaloupe, raw; Melons, cantaloupe, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Melons, cantaloupe, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Consumers
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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