Cantaloupe vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cantaloupe and Kiwi different?
- Cantaloupe is higher in Vitamin A, however, Kiwi is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kiwi is 62% higher.
- Cantaloupe contains 42 times more Vitamin A than Kiwi. While Cantaloupe contains 169µg of Vitamin A, Kiwi contains only 4µg.
Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Kiwifruit, green, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139% |
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 AVitamin A | +3787.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1512% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
14.66 g
Water:
83.07 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.7% |
~equal in
Water
~83.07g
~equal in
Other
~0.61g
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.287 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.3% |
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:
0.15 g
Glucose:
4.11 g
Fructose:
4.35 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.19 g
Galactose:
0.17 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +166.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +132.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +375% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +183.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 92.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 11.66g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 14.66g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 312mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g | 8.99g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.14mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 169µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 40.3µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.047g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.287g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.015mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.047mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.061mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g | 4.35g |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kiwi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.