The short answer
Sweeter than it looks; a small slice only.
A typical serving is 1 cup cubed (160 g). That has 54 calories, 1.3 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 11.7 g net carbs (13.1 g total carbs − 1.4 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for cantaloupe
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 34 kcal · 7.3 g net carbs · 0.8 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is cantaloupe keto?
No, cantaloupe is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup cubed (160 g)) has about 11.7 g of net carbs, about 47% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in cantaloupe?
A serving of cantaloupe (1 cup cubed (160 g)) has about 13.1 g of total carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 11.7 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 7.3 g of net carbs.
Can I eat cantaloupe on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Sweeter than it looks; a small slice only. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of cantaloupe?
Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, avocado.
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