Cantaloupe Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Medium Wedge
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 11mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
47%
Vitamin C
42%
Calcium
1%
Iron
1%
Vitamin K
2%
Thiamin
2%
Riboflavin
1%
Niacin
3%
Vitamin B6
2%
Folate
4%
Pantothenic Acid
1%
Magnesium
2%
Phosphorus
1%
Potassium
5%
Zinc
1%
Copper
1%
Manganese
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 26
Additional Contents
- lutein
- zeaxanthin
- carotenoids
- phytosterols
- beta-carotene
- cucurbitacin B
- cucurbitacin E
- alpha-carotene
Potential Health Benefits
- hydration properties
- immune system boost
- healthier skin and hair
- arthritis prevention
- anti-cancer properties
Potential Athletic Benefits
- High fluid density to promote rapid hydration.
- Pre-workout and post-workout energy boost.
- Oxidative stress scavenger for high volume aerobic exercise.
Glycemic Index Rank
65 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Glycemic | between 55 and 70 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
1.2 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Cantaloupes are a perfect source of vitamin A and vitamin C; both are powerful and essential antioxidants for the combativeness of oxidative stress that is produced by free radical formations in the body from our environment. Cantaloupes also have powerful anti-inflammatory properties from their potent phytochemical content.
vitamin A
is a collective name for a number of fat-soluble vitamins such as retinol and carotenoids. Vitamin A is responsible for the synthesis of proteins, red blood cell development, stem cell differentiation, immune function, wound healing and more.
Sources include: USDA
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