⏱ 20 min total

Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger

Name: Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp Lemon zest; 2 cup, cubes Cantaloupe; 1 tsp Honey; 1 ½ tbsp Spearmint; 1 ½ tbsp Lime juice; ½ tsp Ginger root; ½ tbsp Granulated sugar

Per 1 serving · 367 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

167

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.1g
7% of calories
Carbs
42g
90% of calories
Fat
0.7g
3% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger (367 g) has 167 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (62% DV), Vitamin C (139% DV) and folate (b9) (20% DV).

Per 100 g

45cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.9g

Net carbs

38g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.6g

38 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A62%
Vitamin C139%
Folate (B9)20%
Iron22%
Potassium20%
Copper20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Thiamine12%
Niacin15%
Vitamin B617%
Magnesium11%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 min

1
Cut the cantaloupe into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
2
Add lime juice, mint, and lemon zest; toss to blend.
3
Mix in sugar, ginger, and honey. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, stirring occasionally, for up to 3 hours.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (367 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	559 μg	62%
Vitamin C	125 mg	139%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	8 μg	7%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	2 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	79 μg	20%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	26 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	50 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	932 mg	20%
Magnesium	46 mg	11%
Phosphorus	57 mg	8%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	1 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	51 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	6,471 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	9 g	—
Galactose	0.4 g	—
Glucose	8 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	20 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 167 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

32min
Walking (3.5 mph)
20min
Cycling (moderate)
14min
Running (6 mph)
23min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger?

One serving of Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger (1 serving) has 167 calories, which works out to 45 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger?

55 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Cantaloupe Salad with Lime, Mint, and Ginger?

38 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (367 g)

Calories167

% Daily Value*

Total fat 0.7g	1%
Saturated fat 0.1g	1%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 3.6g	13%
Total sugars 38g
Protein 3.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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