Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe
The cantaloupe derives its name from the Italian papal village of Cantalup, where it was first cultivated around 1700 A.D.
Fun Facts:
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin A because of its concentrated beta-carotene content.
Seasonality:
Arizona, June, July, August, September, October, November, California, June, July, August, September, October, November
Who Grows It
Don Valpredo
Valpredo Farms
Bakersfield, CA
Joe Colace
Five Crowns Marketing, Crown Citrus
Brawley, California
Steve Smith
Turlock Fruit Company
Turlock, California
Tim LaBrucherie
LaBrucherie Produce
El Centro, CA
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup cubed |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 27 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.15g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 13mg | 0.54% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 6.53g | 2.18% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0.7 | 0% |
| Sugars: 6.29g | |
| Protein: 0.67g | |
| Vitamin A 54.12% | Vitamin C 49% |
| Calcium 0.7% | Iron 0.94% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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