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Cantaloupe — RawB
Fruits · #17 of 40

Cantaloupe

Raw · Melons

46/100B tier
Calories34
Protein0.8g
Fiber0.9g
Sodium16mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 46 out of 100, #17 of 40 fruits. Low energy density carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (18/100).

The short version: 169mcg vitamin A per 100g — the melon that actually brings nutrients.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories34
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 16mg1%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g3%
Protein 0.8g2%
Vitamin C 37mg41%
Vitamin A 169mcg RAE19%
Potassium 267mg6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 46

Low energy density ×1597
Clean label ×2092
Fiber ×2522
Micronutrients ×4018

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#17 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cantaloupe healthy?

It grades B — 46 out of 100, #17 of 40 fruits in our system. 169mcg vitamin A per 100g — the melon that actually brings nutrients.

How many calories are in Cantaloupe?

34 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cantaloupe calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.