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Cantaloupe

 
Cantaloupe
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What is Cantaloupe

A large round melon (actually a muskmelon) with bright orange, sweet juicy flesh. Cantaloupes are eaten as a fresh fruit or can be used for a chilled fruit soup as well as being the classic accompaniment to thin slices of Prosciutto de Parma (Italian cured ham).

Substitute for Cantaloupe

Honeydew

Equivalents

1 medium cantaloupe = 3 lbs., 4 to 4 1/2 cups cubed, 25 balls-7/8"
medium = 3 pounds1lb = 2 cups 1-inch chunks

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Nutrition Information For Cantaloupe

Serving Size
1 cup, balls
 
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 28mg
0%
Potassium
473g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
0%
Dietary Fiber 2g
10%
Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Cantaloupe Recipes

  • Prosciutto and Melon
    This is an "assembly" as opposed to a recipe. Prosciutto and Melon is ubiquitous on menus in Italy. A simple combination of fresh melon wrapped with paper thin slices of prosciutto typically served as an appetizer.

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