Cantaloupe vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cantaloupe and Plum
- The amount of Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE in Cantaloupe is higher than in Plum.
- Cantaloupe covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Plum.
- Plum has 10 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe has 169µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Plum has 17µg.
- Cantaloupe contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Plums, 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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
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 | +286.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +880.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156% |
~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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
~equal in
Water
~87.23g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4366.7% |
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:
1.57 g
Glucose:
5.07 g
Fructose:
3.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0.14 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +177.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +229.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +64.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +100% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +133.3% |
~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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 46kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 0.7g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 9.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 10.02g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 11.42g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 7mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 157mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.17mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g | 9.92g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.1mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 345IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 169µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.052mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 6.4µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 1.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.016mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.014mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.009mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g | 3.07g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe 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.