Calories in cantaloupe

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Cantaloupe (1 cup, cubes, 160 g) has 54 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 13.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 34 kcal.

Values are for Melons, cantaloupe, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Cantaloupe

Per 1 cup, cubes (160 g)


Calories54

Protein1.3 g
Carbohydrates13.1 g
   Fiber1.4 g
   Sugars12.6 g
Fat0.3 g
Sodium26 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in cantaloupe by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g340.8 g8.2 g0.2 g
1 cup, balls177 g601.5 g14.4 g0.3 g
1 cup, cubes160 g541.3 g13.1 g0.3 g
1 cup, diced156 g531.3 g12.7 g0.3 g
1 melon, large (about 6-1/2" dia)814 g2776.8 g66.4 g1.5 g
1 wedge, large (1/8 of large melon)102 g350.9 g8.3 g0.2 g
1 melon, medium (about 5" dia)552 g1884.6 g45 g1 g
1 wedge, medium (1/8 of medium melon)69 g230.6 g5.6 g0.1 g
1 melon, small (about 4-1/4" dia)441 g1503.7 g36 g0.8 g
1 oz28 g100.2 g2.3 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9%Carbs 87%Fat 4%

Cantaloupe has a very low energy density (0.3 kcal per gram). It provides 2.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Fruit: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Watermelon300.6 g7.5 g0.1 g
Strawberries320.7 g7.7 g0.3 g
Cantaloupe340.8 g8.2 g0.2 g
Peach390.9 g9.5 g0.2 g
Orange470.9 g11.8 g0.1 g
Pineapple500.5 g13.1 g0.1 g
Apple520.3 g13.8 g0.2 g
Raspberries521.2 g11.9 g0.7 g
Blueberries570.7 g14.5 g0.3 g
Pear570.4 g15.2 g0.1 g
Mango600.8 g15 g0.4 g
Kiwi611.1 g14.7 g0.5 g
Cherries631.1 g16 g0.2 g
Grapes690.7 g18.1 g0.2 g
Banana891.1 g22.8 g0.3 g
Avocado1602 g8.5 g14.7 g
Medjool dates2771.8 g75 g0.1 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169092. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cantaloupe?

54 calories in 1 cup, cubes (160 g), or 34 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in cantaloupe?

1.3 g of protein in 1 cup, cubes (160 g) (0.8 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in cantaloupe?

13.1 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup, cubes (160 g), including 1.4 g of fiber.