Fruits
Cantaloupe calories and nutrition
A cup of cantaloupe cubes (160 g) has 54 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 13.1 g of carbs and 0.3 g of fat. That is 34 calories per 100 g.
Raw cantaloupe, edible flesh. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Melons, cantaloupe, raw”. Cup measures refer to cubes. Balls and diced cantaloupe have different USDA cup weights. Weigh edible flesh without rind or seeds.
Serving size
1 cup, cubes · 160 g
54 calories
- Protein
- 1.3 g9% of calories · 3% DV
- Carbs
- 13.1 g87% of calories · 5% DV
- Fat
- 0.3 g5% of calories · 0% DV
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
- Sugars
- 12.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1 g
- Sodium
- 25.6 mg
Calories in cantaloupe by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes160 g | 54 | 1.3 g | 13.1 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ cup, cubes80 g | 27 | 0.7 g | 6.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 medium wedge69 g | 23 | 0.6 g | 5.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g100 g | 34 | 0.8 g | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Cantaloupe nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 34 calories: 9% from protein, 87% from carbs and 5% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cup, cubes · 160 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | 54 | – |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 25.6 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | 7.9 g | 12.6 g | – |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 14.4 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 427.2 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 169 µg | 270.4 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 36.7 mg | 58.7 mg | 65% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup, cubes), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of cantaloupe cubes (54 calories) takes about 17 minutes of walking, roughly 2,000 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A cup of cantaloupe cubes has 54 calories, 7 fewer calories than a cup of diced honeydew melon (61 calories). The portions weigh 160 g and 170 g, respectively.
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Cantaloupe questions
How much cal is in cantaloupe by the half cup?
Half a cup of raw cubes weighs 80 g and has 27 calories.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Melons, cantaloupe, raw (FDC ID 169092, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- USDA bulk records verified October 29, 2026; original archive retained locally.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
USDA bulk records verified .
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