Cantaloupe vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cantaloupe and applesauce
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium in cantaloupe is higher than in applesauce.
- Cantaloupe covers your daily vitamin C needs 40% more than applesauce.
- Applesauce has 169 times less Vitamin A than cantaloupe. Cantaloupe has 169µg of Vitamin A, while applesauce has 1µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3570% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11562.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +773.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.15 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
0.17 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
88.22 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.1% |
~equal in
Water
~88.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.03 g
Sucrose:
4.35 g
Glucose:
1.54 g
Fructose:
1.87 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.06 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.13 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
5.88 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +285% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +49.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +214.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 0.17g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 10.17g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 11.27g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g | 9.39g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.03mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 169µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.025mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 2.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.014g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | |
| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.01mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.01mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.005mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.003mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g | 5.88g |
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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
31%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Applesauce contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 ($)