Cantaloupe vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cantaloupe and Banana
- Cantaloupe is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 31% higher.
- Cantaloupe has 56 times more Vitamin A RAE than Banana. While Cantaloupe has 169µg of Vitamin A RAE, Banana has only 3µg.
- Cantaloupe has less Sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +558.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +321.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +409.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.9% |
~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:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
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
0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +966.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.073g
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:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +82% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +300% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +17833.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +223.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +159.4% |
~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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 169µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g | 4.85g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.