When is Cantaloupe in Season?
- Summer
Cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon, has a netted outer skin and an orange flesh. Uncut cantaloupe can sit at room temperature for up to 1 week. Before cutting, wash outer skin to remove any dirt. Cantaloupe is great as a snack or can be added to fruit salads, sorbets, smoothies, and ice creams.
Fun fact: Cantaloupe grows on a vine and when it’s ready to pick, the stem separates from the fruit.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Cantaloupe Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 16.2MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Grow It, Try It, Like It: Cantaloupe Corner (PDF, 2.8MB). USDA. Team Nutrition.
Additional Resources
- Cantaloupe Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Cantaloupe. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Commodity Fact Sheet: Cantaloupe (PDF, 465KB). California Cantaloupe Advisory Board.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Cantaloupe Basil Salsa and Pita Crisps. North Dakota State University Extension.
- Cantaloupe Cooler. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Glazed Cantaloupe Bread. SNAP-Ed. University of Kentucky. Plan Eat Move.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Cantaloupe. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed ( 160g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 54 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 13 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 9 mg |
| Sodium | 26 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 30 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 65 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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