Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Dates (Medjool)

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
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Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

34Calories
0.8Protein
0.9Fiber
36.7Vit C
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Plump wrinkly dark amber Medjool dates on a modern plate
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Dates (Medjool)

277Calories
1.8Protein
6.7Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-88%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 277 kcal, 243 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+115%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.97 g, +115%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+644%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.8 g, +644%).

Higher Vitamin C
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+36.7 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+243 kcal, +715%).

ProteinDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.97 g, +115%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+66.8 g, +819%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.8 g, +644%).

Total FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.19 g).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+58.6 g, +746%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin c (36.7 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 7.0 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+162 µg, +2314%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.05 mg).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 2.7 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.2 µg, +8%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+6.0 µg, +40%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.73 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.88 mg, +119%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.70 mg, +667%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.07 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.18 mg, +246%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

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

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

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

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 267 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+429 mg, +161%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+55.0 mg, +611%).

IronDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.90 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.69 mg, +329%).

MagnesiumDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 54.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+42.0 mg, +350%).

PhosphorusDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 62.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+47.0 mg, +313%).

ZincDates (Medjool) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.44 mg vs 0.18 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.26 mg, +144%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 4 categories while Dates (Medjool) leads in 15.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Dates (Medjool) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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