Cantaloupe Melons Calories and Nutrition Facts
Cantaloupe Melons has 34 calories per 100 g, with 0.8 g protein, 8.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Melons, cantaloupe, raw (FDC ID: 746770).
One standard serving of cantaloupe melons (1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g)) contains 23 calories, 0.6g protein, 5.7g total carbs (5.1g net carbs), and 0.1g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 34 calories.
Energy density
0.34 kcal/g
very low
Protein / 100 kcal
2.4 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
7.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
294 g
≈ 10.4 oz
- Sugars
- 5.5g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 21mg
Cantaloupe Melons Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g) | 69 g | 23 kcal | 5.7 g | 5.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal | 8.2 g | 7.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 wedge, large (1/8 of large melon) (102 g) | 102 g | 35 kcal | 8.4 g | 7.6 g | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 each, small (about 4-1/4" dia) (441 g) | 441 g | 150 kcal | 36.2 g | 32.7 g | 3.5 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 each, large (about 6-1/2" dia) (814 g) | 814 g | 277 kcal | 66.7 g | 60.2 g | 6.5 g | 1.6 g |
Melons, cantaloupe, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for melons, cantaloupe, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate, and it is relatively low in calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 23 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 5.7 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 7.9 g | 5.5 g | — |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 21 mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Cantaloupe Melons calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.34 kcal per gram (very low energy density), you can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 10 kcal | 0.2 g | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 34 kcal | 0.8 g | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 39 kcal | 0.9 g | 9.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 77 kcal | 1.8 g | 18.6 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 154 kcal | 3.6 g | 37.2 g | 0.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 746770.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How cantaloupe melons compares to other fruits
Against the 44 fruits in this database, cantaloupe melons ranks 3rd lowest in calories and 18th highest in protein. The category averages 72 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 53% below it. The lightest option in the category is watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw at 19 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is figs, dried, uncooked at 3.3 g per 100 g.
| Fruits (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍉 Watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw | 19 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.19 |
| 🧃 Cranberry juice, not fortified, from concentrate, shelf stable | 32 kcal | 0 g | 0.32 |
| 🍈 Melons, cantaloupe, raw (this page) | 34 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.34 |
| 🍓 Strawberries, raw | 36 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.36 |
| 🍇 Grapefruit juice, white, canned or bottled, unsweetened | 37 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.37 |
Portion planning with cantaloupe melons
- 100 calories comes to about 294 g (10.4 oz).
- Fibre density is 2.4 g per 100 calories, covering 3% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 87% carbs, 8% protein, 5% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low calorie — 34 kcal per 100 g (≤ 40)
- Low fat — 0.2 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Very low sodium — 30 mg per 100 g (≤ 35 mg)
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Cantaloupe Melons FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g) of cantaloupe melons?
One serving of 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) (69 g) provides 23 calories, 5.7 g total carbs (5.1 g net carbs), 0.6 g protein, and 0.1 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 wedge, large (1/8 of large melon) (102 g) of cantaloupe melons?
1 wedge, large (1/8 of large melon) (102 g) of cantaloupe melons provides 35 calories, 0.8 g protein, 8.4 g total carbs (7.6 g net carbs), and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 each, small (about 4-1/4" dia) (441 g) of cantaloupe melons?
1 each, small (about 4-1/4" dia) (441 g) of cantaloupe melons provides 150 calories, 3.5 g protein, 36.2 g total carbs (32.7 g net carbs), and 0.9 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 each, large (about 6-1/2" dia) (814 g) of cantaloupe melons?
1 each, large (about 6-1/2" dia) (814 g) of cantaloupe melons provides 277 calories, 6.5 g protein, 66.7 g total carbs (60.2 g net carbs), and 1.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cantaloupe melons?
Cantaloupe Melons contains 34 calories per 100 g, with 0.8 g protein, 8.2 g carbohydrate, and 0.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for cantaloupe melons?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Melons, cantaloupe, raw" is FDC ID: 746770. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of cantaloupe melons?
By calories, cantaloupe melons is approximately 87% carbohydrates, 8% protein, and 5% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of cantaloupe melons?
One ounce (28 g) of cantaloupe melons has 10 calories, with 0.2 g protein, 2.3 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 39 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 154 calories.
How much cantaloupe melons is 100 calories?
About 294 g of cantaloupe melons supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.34 kcal per gram (very low energy density). You can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
How many net carbs are in cantaloupe melons?
Per 100 g, cantaloupe melons has 7.4 g net carbs — 8.2 g total carbohydrate minus 0.8 g fibre.
Is cantaloupe melons high or low in calories for a fruit?
Cantaloupe Melons sits 53% below the fruits average of 72 kcal per 100 g, ranking 3rd lowest of 44 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.