Cantaloupe vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cantaloupe and Fruit salad
- Fruit salad contains less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A than Cantaloupe.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cantaloupe is 37% higher.
- Fruit salad has 7 times less Folate than Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe has 21µg of Folate, while Fruit salad has 3µg.
Food types used in this article are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +268.3% |
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 | +1012.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +463.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~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:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +533.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.9% |
~equal in
Water
~86.15g
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
0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +636.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +66.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 0.51g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.03g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 12.05g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 13.05g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.14mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 169µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.151mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.