Cantaloupe vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cantaloupe and mandarin oranges different?
- Cantaloupe has more vitamin A and vitamin C than mandarin oranges.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cantaloupe is 15% higher.
- Cantaloupe contains 2 times more potassium than mandarin oranges. While cantaloupe contains 267mg of potassium, mandarin oranges contain only 166mg.
- Cantaloupe has less sugar.
- Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than cantaloupe (65).
Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +60.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +397.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.81g
~equal in
Water
~85.17g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1900% |
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:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +39.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +28.3% |
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Vitamin A | 169µg | 34µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 26.7mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 13.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 0.216mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.376mg | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 21µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.87g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 0.81g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.26g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.86g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.021mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.