Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
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Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit 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
-62%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 89 kcal, 55 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+30%
Banana

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.25 g, +30%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+189%
Banana

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.7 g, +189%).

Higher Vitamin C
+322%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+28.0 mg, +322%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Banana higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV

Banana provides 89 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+55 kcal, +162%).

ProteinBanana higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.25 g, +30%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+14.7 g, +180%).

Dietary FiberBanana higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.7 g, +189%).

Total FatBanana higher
Banana
0.33 g
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g

Banana provides 0.33 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.14 g, +74%).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+4.4 g, +56%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+28.0 mg, +322%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+166 µg, +5533%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg

Both Banana and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.10 mg).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 2.5 µg vs 0.5 µg in Banana (+2.0 µg, +400%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 20 µg in Banana (+1.0 µg, +5%).

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

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Banana higher
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV

Banana provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.67 mg in Banana (+0.07 mg, +10%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.23 mg, +218%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.07 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.30 mg, +410%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

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

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

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

PotassiumBanana higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV

Banana provides 358 mg vs 267 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+91.0 mg, +34%).

CalciumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 9.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+4.0 mg, +80%).

IronBanana higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV

Banana provides 0.26 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.05 mg, +24%).

MagnesiumBanana higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV

Banana provides 27.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+15.0 mg, +125%).

PhosphorusBanana higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV

Banana provides 22.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+7.0 mg, +47%).

ZincSimilar
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV

Both Banana and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.15 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBanana higher
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g

Banana provides slightly more saturated fat (0.11 g vs 0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 14 categories while Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Banana has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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