Cantaloupe vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cantaloupe and pomelo?
- Cantaloupe is richer in vitamin A, yet pomelo is richer in vitamin C.
- Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% higher.
- Cantaloupe has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.
We used Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Pummelo, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.1% |
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:
0.76 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
9.62 g
Water:
89.1 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.76g
~equal in
Water
~89.1g
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 Sugar |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 61mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 169µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.87g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 267mg | 216mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 0.76g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 9.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.26g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
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
20%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cantaloupe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in minerals
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)