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Cantaloupe vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cantaloupe and Banana melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C in Cantaloupe is higher than in Banana melon.
  • Cantaloupe covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Banana melon.
  • Cantaloupe contains 3 times more Fiber than Banana melon. While Cantaloupe contains 0.9g of Fiber, Banana melon contains only 0.3g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Banana melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).

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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 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.21mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +353.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.018mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~20µg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
~equal in Protein ~0.84g
~equal in Fats ~0.2g
~equal in Water ~94.66g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 20% 24%
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
39% 61%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.3 g
Fructose: 2.06 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +10.2%
~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.
Cantaloupe Banana melon
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cantaloupe Banana melon Opinion
Calories 34kcal 21kcal Cantaloupe
Protein 0.84g 0.84g
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Banana melon
Vitamin C 36.7mg 8.1mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 7.26g 3.76g Cantaloupe
Carbs 8.16g 4.06g Cantaloupe
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Cantaloupe
Calcium 9mg 13mg Banana melon
Potassium 267mg 140mg Cantaloupe
Iron 0.21mg 0.21mg
Sugar 7.86g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 0.9g 0.3g Cantaloupe
Copper 0.041mg 0.035mg Cantaloupe
Zinc 0.18mg 0.14mg Cantaloupe
Starch 0.03g 0g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 15mg 9mg Cantaloupe
Sodium 16mg 11mg Banana melon
Vitamin A 3382IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A RAE 169µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Cantaloupe
Manganese 0.041mg 0.036mg Cantaloupe
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.02mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.018mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.46mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B5 0.105mg 0.07mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.05mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 21µg 20µg Cantaloupe
Choline 7.6mg Cantaloupe
Saturated Fat 0.051g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Cantaloupe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Cantaloupe
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cantaloupe
Threonine 0.017mg Cantaloupe
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cantaloupe
Leucine 0.029mg Cantaloupe
Lysine 0.03mg Cantaloupe
Methionine 0.012mg Cantaloupe
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Cantaloupe
Valine 0.033mg Cantaloupe
Histidine 0.015mg Cantaloupe
Fructose 1.87g 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe Banana melon
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
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
6%
Banana melon

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 Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.