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Nutritional Profile of Raw Cantaloupe Melons - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 82 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Cantaloupe Melons.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for four nutrients.

These are

Soluble Fiber (Carbohydrates)
Insoluble Fiber (Carbohydrates)
Carbohydrates, by summation (Carbohydrates)
Sugars (Carbohydrates)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:

Galactose (Carbohydrates)
Nitrogen (Other Micronutrients)
Energy (Atwater General Factors) (Other)
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) (Other)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fruits and Berries) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for nine nutrients.

Most notable of them being

beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Soluble Fiber (Carbohydrates)
Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nitrogen (Other Micronutrients)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 16 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Carbohydrates, by summation (Carbohydrates)
Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Sugars (Carbohydrates)
Energy (Atwater General Factors) (Other)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Raw Cantaloupe Melons

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Raw Cantaloupe Melons

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Cantaloupe Melons

8.2%

0.2%

0.8%

90.2%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Cantaloupe Melons

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Raw Cantaloupe Melons

In food category: Fruits and Berries

Carbohydrates (13)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	8.2 g	2.3 g	320	1722
Carbohydrates, by summation	8.7 g	2.5 g	13	21
Fiber, total dietary	800 mg	226.8 mg	77	251
Fructose	2.4 g	680.4 mg	78	195
Galactose	60 mg	17 mg	7	45
Glucose	2.1 g	589.7 mg	79	215
Insoluble Fiber	500 mg	141.7 mg	6	9
Maltose	20 mg	5.7 mg	21	211
Soluble Fiber	300 mg	85 mg	4	5
Starch	20 mg	5.7 mg	22	530
Sucrose	3.3 g	941.2 mg	26	235
Sugars	7.9 g	2.2 g	13	23
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	7.9 g	2.2 g	262	929
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	3 mg	0.9 mg	154	2838
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	81 mg	23 mg	111	2434
Fatty Acids, total saturated	51 mg	14.5 mg	95	2756
Total Lipid (Fat)	180 mg	51 mg	107	1751
Saturated Fats (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Lauric Acid (12:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	24	709
Myristic Acid (14:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	35	1149
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	43 mg	12.2 mg	77	2233
Stearic Acid (18:0)	5 mg	1.4 mg	66	1686
Monounsaturated Fats (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	3 mg	0.9 mg	147	2809
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	35 mg	9.9 mg	123	2359
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	46 mg	13 mg	61	910
Amino Acids (19)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Alanine	77 mg	21.8 mg	20	885
Arginine	24 mg	6.8 mg	45	960
Aspartic Acid	113 mg	32 mg	56	939
Betaine	100 µg	28.3 µg	7	326
Cystine	2 mg	0.6 mg	31	494
Glutamic Acid	174 mg	49.3 mg	25	990
Glycine	21 mg	6 mg	47	982
Histidine	12 mg	3.4 mg	30	996
Isoleucine	17 mg	4.8 mg	44	1004
Leucine	24 mg	6.8 mg	55	1004
Lysine	24 mg	6.8 mg	55	969
Methionine	10 mg	2.8 mg	25	940
Phenylalanine	19 mg	5.4 mg	43	1023
Proline	16 mg	4.5 mg	65	1049
Serine	34 mg	9.6 mg	38	1032
Threonine	14 mg	4 mg	45	998
Tryptophan	2 mg	0.6 mg	27	463
Tyrosine	12 mg	3.4 mg	34	1025
Valine	27 mg	7.7 mg	40	1017
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	820 mg	232.5 mg	106	1538
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	21 µg	6 µg	24	434
Folate, food	21 µg	6 µg	26	268
Folate, total	14 µg	4 µg	33	377
Niacin	694 µg	196.7 µg	65	1854
Pantothenic Acid	85 µg	24.1 µg	97	1100
Riboflavin	27 µg	7.7 µg	93	784
Thiamin	49 µg	13.9 µg	57	835
Vitamin B6	40 µg	11.3 µg	128	941
Vitamin C	10.9 mg	3.1 mg	130	514
Fat-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Carotene	16 µg	4.5 µg	31	448
alpha-Tocopherol	50 µg	14.2 µg	97	639
beta-Carotene	2.8 mg	788.1 µg	3	294
beta-Cryptoxanthin	1 µg	0.3 µg	80	184
gamma-Tocopherol	110 µg	31.2 µg	15	424
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	32 µg	9.1 µg	79	1002
Phylloquinone	2.7 µg	0.8 µg	73	898
Vitamin A, IU	3.4k IU	958.2 IU	5	209
Vitamin A, RAE	232 µg	65.8 µg	4	481
Minerals (11)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	9 mg	2.6 mg	59	545
Copper, Cu	85 µg	24.1 µg	102	764
Fluoride, F	1 µg	0.3 µg	16	208
Iron, Fe	380 µg	107.7 µg	95	888
Magnesium, Mg	13 mg	3.7 mg	48	354
Manganese, Mn	46 µg	13 µg	124	984
Phosphorus, P	17 mg	4.8 mg	64	660
Potassium, K	157 mg	44.5 mg	139	741
Selenium, Se	1.7 µg	0.5 µg	13	679
Sodium, Na	30 mg	8.5 mg	38	1121
Zinc, Zn	440 µg	124.7 µg	23	881
Other Micronutrients (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Choline	7.6 mg	2.2 mg	54	1080
Nitrogen	130 mg	36.9 mg	5	83
Phytosterols	10 mg	2.8 mg	9	107
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	90.2 g	25.6 g	24	218
Other (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Ash	630 mg	178.6 mg	57	606
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	38 kcal	10.8 kcal	14	88
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	34 kcal	9.6 kcal	14	90
Kcal (Energy)	34 kcal	9.6 kcal	169	655
KJ (Energy)	141 kj	40 kj	159	1021

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of raw cantaloupe melons with 82 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Cantaloupe Melons

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
Wedge Small (1/8 Of Small Melon)	55.0 g	1.9 oz
Wedge Medium (1/8 Of Medium Melon)	69.0 g	2.4 oz
Wedge Large (1/8 Of Large Melon)	102.0 g	3.6 oz
Pieces Balls	138.0 g	4.9 oz
Cup Diced	156.0 g	5.5 oz
Cup Cubes	160.0 g	5.6 oz
Each Small (about 4-1/4" Dia)	441.0 g	15.6 oz
Each Medium (about 5" Dia)	552.0 g	19.5 oz
Each Large (about 6-1/2" Dia)	814.0 g	28.7 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of raw cantaloupe melons

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