Cantaloupe
The GI is high but there is little carbohydrate per serving, so the actual glycemic load stays low.
FatTonic Facts
Cantaloupe · per serving 1 cup (160g)
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 8 | −17.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 12 | −9.6 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | 65 | |
| Carbs (g) | 13 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 169092 (Melons, cantaloupe, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 160 g): carbs 8.2, sugar 7.9, fiber 0.9, protein 0.8, fat 0.2 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 8 set it, −17.6 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 169092.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Cantaloupe scores 75, rated Good. It scores higher than 52% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does cantaloupe spike insulin?
Glycemic load 8 for 1 cup (160g); FatTonic Score 75/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is cantaloupe good for fat loss?
Good (75/100): cantaloupe supports fat-burning.