Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a type of fruit commonly used in beverages, candies, desserts, and much more!
The flavor profile for cantaloupes can be described as juicy and sweet.
Cantaloupe contains over 16+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 7 minerals. Cantaloupe is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Cantaloupes
There are 8 uses for cantaloupes. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Beverages.
- Candies.
- Desserts.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts.
- Salads.
- Sauces.
- Snack.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming cantaloupes.
- Look for a firm melon with a slightly greenish tinge on the outer skin. Avoid ones that are soft, wrinkled, or have brown spots or patches—these are the signs of decay.
- Store cantaloupes in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks after purchase, but make sure you leave them out at room temperature for at least 3 hours before consumption so they can soften up a bit.
- Once you get it home, keep your cantaloupe in the fridge until you’re ready to eat it. Before eating, run it under cold water to rinse off any residue that might have fallen off during transport or storage.
- Cut off one end of the melon before you cut into it so that the flesh doesn’t get bruised or damaged when you’re prepping for a recipe (or just eating!).
- You can use cantaloupe in lots of different ways—try roasting it with cinnamon and butter, or slicing it up and adding it to your salad!
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy cantaloupes is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Cantaloupe - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
34
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 16mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 8g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Total Sugars 8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin C 49%
·
Vitamin A 24%
·
Potassium 6%
·
Vitamin B6 5%
·
Niacin 5%
·
Folate 5%
·
Magnesium 4%
·
Copper 4%
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Thiamin 4%
·
Vitamin K 3%
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Manganese 2%
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Pantothenic Acid 2%
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Phosphorous 2%
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Riboflavin 2%
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Choline 2%
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Zinc 2%
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Iron 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 2 micronutrients.