Melons, Cantaloupe

Produce Description:

Cantaloupes are actually several types of melons, but the most common one many think of are the Muskmelon which is what we see in mainly in our grocery stores today. Known for its sweet taste and orange color the cantaloupe is a very common fruit many people like to enjoy. These delicious fruits have been around for centuries, dating back to about 2400 BCE. These great tasting fruits are a great way to boost your Vitamin A and C.

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The cantaloupe is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. This fruit provides about 80% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamins A and C. It contains only 50 calories per serving, making it great for dieting. The cantaloupe can also help clear up skin and promote healthy lungs.

The vitamin A in cantaloupes is good for preventing cataracts. Cantaloupe can replenish vitamin A in smokers and help them prevent emphysema. The vitamin C in cantaloupes is good for fighting autoimmune diseases.

Alanine: 0.152 g -

Arginine: 0.046 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.218 g -

Calcium, Ca: 14 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 13.06 g -

Carotene, alpha: 26 Âµg -

Carotene, beta: 3232 Âµg -

Copper, Cu: 0.066 mg -

Cysteine: 0.003 g -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 0.005 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 0.13 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 0.082 g -