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Asian pear vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Asian pear and Cantaloupe

  • Asian pear is higher in Fiber, however, Cantaloupe is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Asian pear has 4 times more Fiber than Cantaloupe. While Asian pear has 3.6g of Fiber, Cantaloupe has only 0.9g.

The food types used in this comparison are Pears, asian, raw and Melons, cantaloupe, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.7% 24% 7.9% 14% 4.9% 6.4% 2.1% 5.3% 2.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 122% 203% 1% 0% 10% 4.4% 14% 6.3% 17% 0% 6.3% 16% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +865.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
8% 90%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.15 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%
~equal in Water ~90.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1533.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Cantaloupe
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Cantaloupe Opinion
Calories 42kcal 34kcal Asian pear
Protein 0.5g 0.84g Cantaloupe
Fats 0.23g 0.19g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 36.7mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 7.05g 7.26g Cantaloupe
Carbs 10.65g 8.16g Asian pear
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Cantaloupe
Calcium 4mg 9mg Cantaloupe
Potassium 121mg 267mg Cantaloupe
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Cantaloupe
Sugar 7.05g 7.86g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 0.9g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.041mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.18mg Cantaloupe
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 11mg 15mg Cantaloupe
Sodium 0mg 16mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 3382IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 0µg 169µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg 0.041mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.041mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.019mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.734mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.105mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.072mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.5µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 21µg Cantaloupe
Choline 5.1mg 7.6mg Cantaloupe
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.051g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.003g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.081g Cantaloupe
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg 0.017mg Cantaloupe
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.021mg Cantaloupe
Leucine 0.025mg 0.029mg Cantaloupe
Lysine 0.017mg 0.03mg Cantaloupe
Methionine 0.006mg 0.012mg Cantaloupe
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.023mg Cantaloupe
Valine 0.018mg 0.033mg Cantaloupe
Histidine 0.005mg 0.015mg Cantaloupe
Fructose 1.87g Cantaloupe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Cantaloupe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
31%
Cantaloupe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
8%
Cantaloupe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Cantaloupe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.