Grapefruit vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between grapefruit and cantaloupe
- The amount of vitamin A and vitamin C in cantaloupe is higher than in grapefruit.
- Cantaloupe covers your daily need for vitamin A, 12% more than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit contains 2 times more fiber than cantaloupe. While grapefruit contains 1.6g of fiber, cantaloupe contains only 0.9g.
- Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of cantaloupe is 65.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 EVitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.15 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.84g
~equal in
Water
~90.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.03 g
Sucrose:
4.35 g
Glucose:
1.54 g
Fructose:
1.87 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.06 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~1.54g
~equal in
Fructose
~1.87g
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Lactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 169µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 36.7mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 267mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.734mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 8.16g | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 0.84g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 7.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 7.86g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 1.87g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in minerals
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.