Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Chia Seeds

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cantaloupe melon cut in half revealing orange seed cavity and fragrant flesh
fruits

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

34Calories
0.8Protein
0.9Fiber
36.7Vit C
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Fine organic black and white chia seeds resting in a stone bowl
nuts seeds

Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-93%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 486 kcal, 452 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+1869%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+15.7 g, +1869%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+3722%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+33.5 g, +3722%).

Higher Vitamin C
+2194%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+35.1 mg, +2194%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+452 kcal, +1329%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+15.7 g, +1869%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+34.0 g, +416%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+33.5 g, +3722%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+30.6 g, +16079%).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Chia Seeds
0 g

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher total sugars (7.9 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+35.1 mg, +2194%).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

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

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.45 mg, +900%).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin k (2.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+28 µg, +133%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.04 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.58 mg, +1412%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.73 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+8.1 mg, +1103%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.84 mg, +795%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of sodium (16.0 mg).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 267 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+140 mg, +52%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+622 mg, +6911%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+7.5 mg, +3576%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 12.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+323 mg, +2692%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+845 mg, +5633%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.18 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+4.4 mg, +2444%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.05 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.3 g, +6429%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 4 categories while Chia Seeds leads in 18.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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