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Melons (cantaloupe, raw) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density2.5 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 9% · 0.8 g
Carbs 87% · 8.2 g
Fat 5% · 0.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 7.3 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Melons (cantaloupe, raw) · per 100 g
Calories34
Total Fat 0.2 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0.1 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 16 mg1% DV
Total Carbs 8.2 g3% DV
Fiber 0.9 g3% DV
Sugars 7.9 g
Protein 0.8 g2% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 9 mg · Iron 0.2 mg · Potassium 267 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 34 |
| 1 cup, balls | 177 g | 60.2 |
| 1 cup, cubes | 160 g | 54.4 |
| 1 cup, diced | 156 g | 53 |
| 1 melon, large (about 6-1/2" dia) | 814 g | 276.8 |
| 1 wedge, large (1/8 of large melon) | 102 g | 34.7 |
| 1 melon, medium (about 5" dia) | 552 g | 187.7 |
| 1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon) | 69 g | 23.5 |
| 1 melon, small (about 4-1/4" dia) | 441 g | 149.9 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Melons (cantaloupe, raw)?
Melons (cantaloupe, raw) has 34 calories per 100 grams, which is about 60.2 calories per 1 cup, balls.
How much protein is in Melons (cantaloupe, raw)?
Melons (cantaloupe, raw) has 0.8 g of protein per 100 grams — 2.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Melons (cantaloupe, raw) keto-friendly?
Melons (cantaloupe, raw) has 7.3 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Melons (cantaloupe, raw) vegan?
Melons (cantaloupe, raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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