Cantaloupe vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cantaloupe and figs
- Cantaloupe has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, figs are richer in fiber.
- Cantaloupe covers your daily vitamin A needs 65% more than figs.
- Figs have 18 times less vitamin C than cantaloupe. Cantaloupe has 36.7mg of vitamin C, while figs have 2mg.
- Cantaloupe contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Figs, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.2% |
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 | +1735% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88% |
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:
0.75 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
19.18 g
Water:
79.11 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135% |
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Other
~0.66g
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
0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.144 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 2mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 169µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.9g | 8% |
| Folate | 21µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 19.18g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.87g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 232mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 0.75g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.26g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.86g | 16.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.144g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.011mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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