Quince vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Quince and Cantaloupe?
- Quince is higher in Copper, and Iron, yet Cantaloupe is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Cantaloupe's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
- Quince has 3 times more Iron than Cantaloupe. While Quince has 0.7mg of Iron, Cantaloupe has only 0.21mg.
We used Quinces, raw and Melons, cantaloupe, raw types in this article.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8355% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.3 g
Water:
83.8 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 CarbsCarbs | +87.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
~equal in
Water
~90.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62% |
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 Sugar |
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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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 57kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 36.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.4g | 7.26g |
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| Carbs | 15.3g | 8.16g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 267mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.18mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 3382IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 169µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 0.105mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 21µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.081g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
6%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 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.