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Apricots vs Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Sun-kissed golden orange apricots whole and halved on clean ceramic surface
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Apricots

48Calories
1.4Protein
2.0Fiber
10.0Vit C
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Clean cantaloupe melon cut in half revealing orange seed cavity and fragrant flesh
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Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

34Calories
0.8Protein
0.9Fiber
36.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-29%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 48 kcal, 14 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+67%
Apricots

Apricots provides 1.4 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.56 g, +67%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+122%
Apricots

Apricots provides 2.0 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.1 g, +122%).

Higher Vitamin C
+267%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 10.0 mg in Apricots (+26.7 mg, +267%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Apricots100 g edible portion
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Apricots higher
Apricots
48 kcal2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV

Apricots provides 48 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+14 kcal, +41%).

ProteinApricots higher
Apricots
1.4 g3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV

Apricots provides 1.4 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.56 g, +67%).

CarbohydratesApricots higher
Apricots
11.1 g4% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV

Apricots provides 11.1 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.0 g, +36%).

Dietary FiberApricots higher
Apricots
2.0 g7% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV

Apricots provides 2.0 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.1 g, +122%).

Total FatApricots higher
Apricots
0.39 g1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g

Apricots provides 0.39 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.20 g, +105%).

Total SugarsApricots higher
Apricots
9.2 g18% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV

Apricots provides 9.2 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.4 g, +18%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
10.0 mg11% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 10.0 mg in Apricots (+26.7 mg, +267%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
96 µg11% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 96 µg in Apricots (+73 µg, +76%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Apricots
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EApricots higher
Apricots
0.89 mg6% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg

Apricots provides 0.89 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.84 mg, +1680%).

Vitamin KApricots higher
Apricots
3.3 µg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV

Apricots provides 3.3 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.8 µg, +32%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
9.0 µg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 9.0 µg in Apricots (+12 µg, +133%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Apricots
0.03 mg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Apricots
0.04 mg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
0.60 mg4% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.60 mg in Apricots (+0.13 mg, +22%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Apricots higher
Apricots
0.24 mg5% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV

Apricots provides 0.24 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.14 mg, +129%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Apricots
0.05 mg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Apricots
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
1.0 mg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Apricots (+15.0 mg, +1500%).

PotassiumSimilar
Apricots
259 mg6% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of potassium (259 mg).

CalciumApricots higher
Apricots
13.0 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV

Apricots provides 13.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+4.0 mg, +44%).

IronApricots higher
Apricots
0.39 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV

Apricots provides 0.39 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.18 mg, +86%).

MagnesiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Apricots
10.0 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 12.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Apricots (+2.0 mg, +20%).

PhosphorusApricots higher
Apricots
23.0 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV

Apricots provides 23.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+8.0 mg, +53%).

ZincSimilar
Apricots
0.20 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.20 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Apricots
0.03 g
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g

Both Apricots and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Apricots leads in 12 categories while Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Apricots has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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