Is cantaloupe keto?

Cantaloupe

Not keto No — cantaloupe is not keto-friendly.

Similar to watermelon — refreshing, but a cup uses about half a strict daily carb limit.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup diced · 156 g
Net carbs
11g
Calories
53kcal
Protein
1.3g
Fat
0.3g
Total carbs
13 g
Fiber
1.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 57%

About 68.5 g of cantaloupe adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 44% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for cantaloupe
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories53 kcal34 kcal
Total carbohydrate13 g8.2 g
Dietary fiber1.4 g0.9 g
Net carbs11 g7.3 g
Sugars 12 g 7.9 g
Protein1.3 g0.8 g
Fat0.3 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is cantaloupe keto?

No — cantaloupe is not keto-friendly. Similar to watermelon — refreshing, but a cup uses about half a strict daily carb limit.

How many net carbs are in cantaloupe?

1 cup diced (156 g) of cantaloupe has about 11 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 1.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.3 g net carbs.

How much cantaloupe can I eat on keto?

About 68.5 g of cantaloupe adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 44% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 57% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for cantaloupe?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169092): Melons, cantaloupe, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $1.65/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (cantaloupe, fresh: $0.79/lb as sold, 51% usable), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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