Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

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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Fresh pink ruby red grapefruit halved showing glistening ruby segments
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Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

42Calories
0.8Protein
1.6Fiber
31.2Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-19%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 42 kcal, 8 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+9%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.77 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.07 g, +9%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+78%
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 1.6 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.70 g, +78%).

Higher Vitamin C
+18%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 31.2 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+5.5 mg, +18%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
42 kcal2% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 42 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+8 kcal, +24%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.77 g2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.77 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.07 g, +9%).

CarbohydratesGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
10.7 g4% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 10.7 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.5 g, +31%).

Dietary FiberGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
1.6 g6% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 1.6 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.70 g, +78%).

Total FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.14 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.19 g).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
6.9 g14% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 7.9 g vs 6.9 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.97 g, +14%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
31.2 mg35% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 31.2 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+5.5 mg, +18%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
58 µg6% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 58 µg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+111 µg, +191%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.13 mg1% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.13 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
13 µg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 13 µg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+8.0 µg, +62%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.04 mg4% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.20 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.20 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.53 mg, +260%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.28 mg6% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.18 mg, +170%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.05 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher sodium (16.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
135 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 135 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+132 mg, +98%).

CalciumGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
22.0 mg2% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 22.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+13.0 mg, +144%).

IronCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.08 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.21 mg vs 0.08 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.13 mg, +163%).

MagnesiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
9.0 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 12.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+3.0 mg, +33%).

PhosphorusGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
18.0 mg1% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 18.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.0 mg, +20%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.07 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.01 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 12 categories while Grapefruit (Pink / Red) leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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