Calories in cantaloupe & cantaloupe nutrition health benefits

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Calories in Cantaloupe

100g (3.5 ounces) of Cantaloupe contains 36 calories. See more Cantaloupe nutritional values at our Cantaloupe nutritional chart.

The cantaloupe fruit, also known as the musk melon, rock melon or sweet melon, is a popular member of the cucumber family. They are soft, juicy, yellow to orange in color and emit a musky aroma when ripe. In fact the riper the better (not spoiled) as that is when the antioxidant level is the highest. (Antioxidants are known to fight cancer and heart diseases.)

Cantaloupe Nutrition Values

The cantaloupe (like other orange fruits and vegetables) has a high diverse nutritional content and low calorie count. Nutrients include: beta-carotene, Vitamin A (a cup contains 100% of your daily requirements for vitamin A and beta-carotene requirements), vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and dietary fiber and very high levels of vitamin B including B2 thiamine, B3 Niacin, B5 Pantothenic acid, and B6 Pyridoxine. (More at our Cantaloupe nutritional chart.)

Cantaloupe Health Benefits

• Cancer prevention: The vitamin C (an anti-oxidant) in cantaloupe helps fight free radicals (that damage cells which can lead to cancer growth) and helps fight infection.
• Healthy vision:  Vitamin A in beta-carotene strengthens vision and helps combat cataracts.
• Lower Cholesterol levels:  As with all fruits high in anti-oxidants they are known to lower cholesterol levels.
• Pregnancy help: The high levels of folate content encourage the formation of new cell generation which is especially useful in pregnancy.
• Stabilize blood pressure:   The Potassium content helps reduce sodium levels in the body and therefore also helps stabilize blood pressure.
• Reduce Muscle Cramps:  The high potassium content helps reduce muscular cramps (caused by low Potassium levels in the body.)
• Quit Smoking:  The nutrients found in the Cantaloupe fruit help combat nicotine withdrawal, plus beta-carotene helps replace the Vitamin A that smoking depletes.
• More Cantaloupe health benefits: Stress reduction, reduces fever, fights rheumatism and certain skin diseases, provides constipation relief, stabilizes blood deficiencies and kidney and bladder disorders.

Cantaloupe Nutrition Values

Nutrients	Per 100g (3.5oz)
Calories in Cantaloupe	36
Water	90 g
Proteins	0.85 g
Carbohydrates	8.15 g
Fat	0.2 g
Dietary Fiber	0.9 g
Sodium	16 mg
Iron	0.21 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Vitamin A	3,350 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.042 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.02 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.73 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg
Vitamin C	37 mg
Folate	0.021 mg

 

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