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Durian vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Durian and Cantaloupe

  • Durian has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, while Cantaloupe has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 28% more than Cantaloupe.
  • Durian contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Cantaloupe. While Durian contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, Cantaloupe contains only 0.019mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +104.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%

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.
Durian
6
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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7586.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
8% 90%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.15 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +2705.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232%
Contains more OtherOther +69.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Cantaloupe Opinion
Calories 147kcal 34kcal Durian
Protein 1.47g 0.84g Durian
Fats 5.33g 0.19g Durian
Vitamin C 19.7mg 36.7mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 23.29g 7.26g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 8.16g Durian
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Durian
Calcium 6mg 9mg Cantaloupe
Potassium 436mg 267mg Durian
Iron 0.43mg 0.21mg Durian
Sugar 7.86g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 0.9g Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0.041mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.18mg Durian
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 39mg 15mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 16mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 3382IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 2µg 169µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.05mg Cantaloupe
Manganese 0.325mg 0.041mg Durian
Selenium 0.4µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.041mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.019mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.734mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.105mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.072mg Durian
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cantaloupe
Folate 36µg 21µg Durian
Choline 7.6mg Cantaloupe
Saturated Fat 0.051g Durian
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
Durian Cantaloupe
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
26%
Durian
31%
Cantaloupe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
8%
Cantaloupe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/nutrients
  2. Cantaloupe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169092/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.