Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between carissa (natal-plum) and cantaloupe
- Carissa (natal-plum) has more copper and iron; however, cantaloupe is richer in vitamin A.
- Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 67% more.
- Carissa (natal-plum) contains 6 times more iron than cantaloupe. Carissa (natal-plum) contains 1.31mg of iron, while cantaloupe contains 0.21mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Melons, cantaloupe, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +523.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +412.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.15 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +584.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
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Water
~90.15g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 169µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.21mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.734mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.87g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 13.63g | 8.16g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.3g | 0.19g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 36.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.63g | 7.26g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 267mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.86g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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)
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.