How Much Sugar Is in Cantaloupe?
A cup of cantaloupe has about 13 g of natural sugar — it tastes very sweet but, like watermelon, is mostly water.
Moderate sugar
13g sugar
in 1 cup cubed (160 g) · about 3.1 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 13 g
- Per 100 g
- 8 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 3.1 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
A cup of cubed cantaloupe carries about 13 g of sugar. Like other melons it tastes sweeter than the number suggests, because it's roughly 90% water — the sugar is diluted across a large, hydrating volume rather than concentrated.
Cantaloupe is also a strong source of vitamin A and vitamin C for very little sugar. It's an easy, filling choice at a barbecue or breakfast table without the sugar load of grapes or mango.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Pair with a few cubes of feta for a sweet-savoury combination
- Freeze cubes for a refreshing low-effort snack
Frequently asked questions
- Is cantaloupe high in sugar?
- No — at about 8 g per 100 g it's moderate, in the same range as an orange, and its high water content keeps a serving's total sugar reasonable.
- Is cantaloupe or watermelon lower in sugar?
- They're close — watermelon is slightly lower per 100 g, but both are among the lower-sugar melons and fruits overall.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.