Does fresh cantaloupe have a lot of sugar? Uncovering the sweet truth
                                
                                
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                                Despite its famously sweet flavor, a one-cup serving of fresh cantaloupe contains only about 13 grams of natural sugar, balanced by its high water and fiber content. The perception that fresh cantaloupe has a lot of sugar is often compared favorably against many other fruits and sweetened products.