Cantaloupe Substitutes

Out of cantaloupe? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert cantaloupe between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the cantaloupe converter.

What to use instead of cantaloupe

  • Honeydew Melon

    Produce swap

    1 cup cubed cantaloupe = 1 cup diced honeydew (1:1 by volume)

    The closest melon swap for platters, salads, and smoothies. Honeydew (170 g/cup) is a little heavier per cup and milder with green flesh, so expect a paler colour and a gentler melon flavour. Use it cup for cup.

    See honeydew melon substitutes →

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for cantaloupe?
There are 1 workable substitutes for cantaloupe, depending on what you have on hand and which property of cantaloupe matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup cubed cantaloupe = 1 cup diced honeydew (1:1 by volume). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting cantaloupe change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the cantaloupe converter
How do I measure cantaloupe accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The cantaloupe converter on this site converts between whole items, cups, US cups, grams, ounces, and pounds, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the cantaloupe converter

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