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Cantaloupe vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cantaloupe and Durian

  • Cantaloupe has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Durian has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 28% more than Cantaloupe.
  • Cantaloupe contains 85 times more Vitamin A RAE than Durian. While Cantaloupe contains 169µg of Vitamin A RAE, Durian contains only 2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +104.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.7%

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%
Durian
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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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7586.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +2705.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232%
Contains more OtherOther +69.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cantaloupe Durian
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cantaloupe Durian Opinion
Calories 34kcal 147kcal Durian
Protein 0.84g 1.47g Durian
Fats 0.19g 5.33g Durian
Vitamin C 36.7mg 19.7mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 7.26g 23.29g Durian
Carbs 8.16g 27.09g Durian
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Durian
Calcium 9mg 6mg Cantaloupe
Potassium 267mg 436mg Durian
Iron 0.21mg 0.43mg Durian
Sugar 7.86g Durian
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g Durian
Copper 0.041mg 0.207mg Durian
Zinc 0.18mg 0.28mg Durian
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 15mg 39mg Durian
Sodium 16mg 2mg Durian
Vitamin A 3382IU 44IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A RAE 169µg 2µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.05mg Cantaloupe
Manganese 0.041mg 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 0.4µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.105mg 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.316mg Durian
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cantaloupe
Folate 21µg 36µg Durian
Choline 7.6mg Cantaloupe
Saturated Fat 0.051g Durian
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 Cantaloupe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.