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Cantaloupe vs. Rose apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cantaloupe and Rose apple

  • The amount of Vitamin A, and Vitamin C in Cantaloupe is higher than in Rose apple.
  • Cantaloupe covers your daily need of Vitamin A 17% more than Rose apple.
  • Cantaloupe contains 2 times more Magnesium than Rose apple. While Cantaloupe contains 12mg of Magnesium, Rose apple contains only 5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Rose-apples, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
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 74% 20% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +897.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.8mg
~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
6% 93%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
~equal in Water ~93g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cantaloupe Rose apple Opinion
Calories 34kcal 25kcal Cantaloupe
Protein 0.84g 0.6g Cantaloupe
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Rose apple
Vitamin C 36.7mg 22.3mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 7.26g 5.7g Cantaloupe
Carbs 8.16g 5.7g Cantaloupe
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Cantaloupe
Calcium 9mg 29mg Rose apple
Potassium 267mg 123mg Cantaloupe
Iron 0.21mg 0.07mg Cantaloupe
Sugar 7.86g Rose apple
Fiber 0.9g Cantaloupe
Copper 0.041mg 0.016mg Cantaloupe
Zinc 0.18mg 0.06mg Cantaloupe
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 15mg 8mg Cantaloupe
Sodium 16mg 0mg Rose apple
Vitamin A 3382IU 339IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 169µg 17µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.05mg Cantaloupe
Manganese 0.041mg 0.029mg Cantaloupe
Selenium 0.4µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.02mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.03mg Rose apple
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.8mg Rose apple
Vitamin B5 0.105mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B6 0.072mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cantaloupe
Folate 21µg Cantaloupe
Choline 7.6mg Cantaloupe
Saturated Fat 0.051g Rose apple
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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is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe Rose apple
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
9%
Rose apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
4%
Rose apple

Comparison summary

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

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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/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.