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Cantaloupe vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cantaloupe and Asian pear

  • Cantaloupe is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Asian pear is richer in Fiber.
  • Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Pears, asian, 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 8.6% 2.7% 24% 7.9% 14% 4.9% 6.4% 2.1% 5.3% 2.2%
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%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.3%

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 122% 203% 1% 0% 10% 4.4% 14% 6.3% 17% 0% 6.3% 16% 4.1%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe Asian pear
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
31%
Cantaloupe
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
5%
Asian pear

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