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Cantaloupe vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cantaloupe and Roselle

  • Cantaloupe has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Cantaloupe contains 12 times more Vitamin A than Roselle. Cantaloupe contains 169µg of Vitamin A, while Roselle contains 14µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Roselle, 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 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2288.9%
Contains more IronIron +604.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%

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.
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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1078.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
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 +47.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +236.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.6%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cantaloupe Roselle Opinion
Calories 34kcal 49kcal Roselle
Protein 0.84g 0.96g Roselle
Fats 0.19g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 36.7mg 12mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 7.26g 11.31g Roselle
Carbs 8.16g 11.31g Roselle
Magnesium 12mg 51mg Roselle
Calcium 9mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 267mg 208mg Cantaloupe
Iron 0.21mg 1.48mg Roselle
Sugar 7.86g Roselle
Fiber 0.9g Cantaloupe
Copper 0.041mg Cantaloupe
Zinc 0.18mg Cantaloupe
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 15mg 37mg Roselle
Sodium 16mg 6mg Roselle
Vitamin A 3382IU 287IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 169µg 14µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.05mg Cantaloupe
Manganese 0.041mg Cantaloupe
Selenium 0.4µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.011mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.028mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.31mg Cantaloupe
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 Roselle
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe Roselle
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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 ($)
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.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.