Pear vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pear and Cantaloupe
- Pear has more Fiber, while Cantaloupe has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Cantaloupe covers your daily need of Vitamin C 36% more than Pear.
- Pear contains 3 times more Fiber than Cantaloupe. While Pear contains 3.1g of Fiber, Cantaloupe contains only 0.9g.
- The amount of Sugar in Cantaloupe is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pears, 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 CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| 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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +753.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +355.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.15 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.9% |
~equal in
Water
~90.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.094 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 | -56.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
2.6 g
Fructose:
6.42 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 GlucoseGlucose | +68.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +243.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +512.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 57kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.36g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 36.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.13g | 7.26g |
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| Carbs | 15.23g | 8.16g |
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| Magnesium | 7mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 9mg | |
| Potassium | 116mg | 267mg |
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| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 9.75g | 7.86g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.18mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 3382IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 169µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.048mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.161mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.105mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 21µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.081g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.017mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.011mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 6.42g | 1.87g |
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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
5%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cantaloupe is relatively richer in minerals
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)