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Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint

This is a great way to enhance the flavor of cantaloupe.

Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 2 TBS fresh lime juice
  • 4 mint leaves

Directions:

  1. Cut cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Sprinkle each half with 1 TBS lime juice.
  3. Tear mint leaves by hand and sprinkle over cantaloupe.
Serves 2

Nutritional Profile

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Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint
1.00 serving
291.48 grams
100.51 calories
NutrientAmount%DVNutrient
Density
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin C121.12 mg201.936.2excellent
vitamin A8910.18 IU178.231.9excellent
potassium871.40 mg24.94.5very good
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)0.32 mg16.02.9good
folate48.57 mcg12.12.2good
dietary fiber2.28 g9.11.6good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
Rule
excellentDV>=75%ORDensity>=7.6ANDDV>=10%
very goodDV>=50%ORDensity>=3.4ANDDV>=5%
goodDV>=25%ORDensity>=1.5ANDDV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint