Cantaloupe vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cantaloupe and cherries
- Cantaloupe has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, cherries have more copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cantaloupe is 42% higher.
- Cherries have 4 times less vitamin C than cantaloupe. Cantaloupe has 36.7mg of vitamin C, while cherries have 10mg.
- Cantaloupe has a higher glycemic index than cherries.
Food types used in this article are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.2% |
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 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.2% |
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 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
~equal in
Water
~86.13g
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
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.1% |
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:
0.8 g
Glucose:
4.18 g
Fructose:
3.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +443.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +171.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +87.7% |
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 10mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 169µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.104mg | 7% |
| Folate | 21µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 173mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.87g | 3.51g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 12.18g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.26g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.86g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
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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
20%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.