What is the nutritional value of cantaloupes?

Cantaloupes are extremely nutrient-dense, as defined by quality of nutrition per calorie. One pound of cantaloupe is seldom over 150 calories, yet provides excellent levels of carotenes, potassium, and other valuable nutrients, especially if the skin is also juiced. In fact, a 1-cup serving of cantaloupe contains just 56 calories but provides 129 percent of the daily value of vitamin B6 and 90 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of potassium (417 mg per cup, diced) and a good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and thiamine (vitamin B1). For comparison, the standard 31/2-oz (100 g) serving equals 2/3-cup of cantaloupe.

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