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Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw

Fresh fruit 62 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw provides 62 kcal (260 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (42 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh fruit” category (“Fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.1 g 2%
Fat0.1 g 0%
Carbohydrates14.8 g 6%
Dietary fibre1.3 g 4%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy62 kcal (260 kJ)C3%
Protein1.1 gA2%
Fat0.1 gA0%
of which saturated fat0 gA0%
of which polyunsaturated0 gAn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates14.8 gA6%
of which sugars10.6 gA12%
Dietary fibre1.3 gA4%
Water84.2 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium11 mgA1%
Iron0.2 mgA1%
Magnesium16 mgA4%
Phosphorus17 mgA2%
Potassium380 mgA19%
Sodium24 mgA1%
Zinc0.2 mgA2%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C42 mgA42%
Folate37 µgA19%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein2%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates6%
Dietary fibre4%
Vitamin C42%
Potassium19%
Folate19%
Magnesium4%
Phosphorus2%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Cherry, raw+ 0.3 g− 0.3 g± 0 kcal
vs Litchi, raw± 0 g+ 0.1 g− 15 kcal
vs Pomegranate, raw− 0.3 g− 1.1 g− 19 kcal
vs Mango, fresh+ 0.5 g− 0.5 g− 6 kcal
vs Yellow plum, fresh+ 0.5 g− 0.1 g− 14 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw?
100 g of Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw provides 62 kcal, i.e. 260 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw?
100 g provides 1.1 g of protein, i.e. 2% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw?
100 g contains 0.1 g of fat, of which 0 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Melon, cantaloupe (sweet melon), raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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