Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for
- ½ cup cantaloupe, cubed: 7 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 26 calories.
- 1 medium wedge cantaloupe (1/8 of melon, 5 inches in diameter): 6 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 23 calories.
Glycemic Index for Cantaloupe
One study of cantaloupe had an average glycemic index of 65.More Information about the Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load of Cantaloupe
- ½ cup of cantaloupe, cubed: 2
1 medium wedge cantaloupe (1/8 of melon, 5 inches in diameter): 2
More Information about the Glycemic Load
Health Benefits of Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene. It is also a good source of potassium, and contains significant amounts of B vitamins and others.More Information About Cantaloupe at Calorie Count Plus.
Sources:
Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.
