Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Honeydew Melon

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 pale green honeydew melon sliced into wedges on neutral surface
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Honeydew Melon

36Calories
0.5Protein
0.8Fiber
18.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-6%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 36 kcal, 2 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+56%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.54 g in Honeydew Melon (+0.30 g, +56%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+12%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.90 g vs 0.80 g in Honeydew Melon (+0.10 g, +12%).

Higher Vitamin C
+104%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 18.0 mg in Honeydew Melon (+18.7 mg, +104%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Honeydew Melon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Honeydew Melon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Honeydew Melon
36 kcal2% DV

Honeydew Melon provides 36 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2 kcal, +6%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.54 g1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.54 g in Honeydew Melon (+0.30 g, +56%).

CarbohydratesHoneydew Melon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Honeydew Melon
9.1 g3% DV

Honeydew Melon provides 9.1 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.93 g, +11%).

Dietary FiberCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.80 g3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.90 g vs 0.80 g in Honeydew Melon (+0.10 g, +12%).

Total FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Honeydew Melon
0.14 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of total fat (0.19 g).

Total SugarsHoneydew Melon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Honeydew Melon
8.1 g16% DV

Honeydew Melon provides 8.1 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.26 g, +3%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Honeydew Melon
18.0 mg20% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 18.0 mg in Honeydew Melon (+18.7 mg, +104%).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Honeydew Melon
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Honeydew Melon
0.02 mg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.05 mg).

Vitamin KHoneydew Melon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Honeydew Melon
2.9 µg2% DV

Honeydew Melon provides 2.9 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.4 µg, +16%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Honeydew Melon
19 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 19 µg in Honeydew Melon (+2.0 µg, +11%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.02 mg1% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.01 mg1% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.42 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.42 mg in Honeydew Melon (+0.32 mg, +76%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.16 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.11 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.09 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Honeydew Melon
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumHoneydew Melon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Honeydew Melon
18.0 mg1% DV

Honeydew Melon provides 18.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.0 mg, +13%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Honeydew Melon
228 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 228 mg in Honeydew Melon (+39.0 mg, +17%).

CalciumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Honeydew Melon
6.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 9.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Honeydew Melon (+3.0 mg, +50%).

IronSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.17 mg1% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of iron (0.21 mg).

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

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

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Honeydew Melon
11.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Honeydew Melon (+4.0 mg, +36%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Honeydew Melon
0.09 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Honeydew Melon
0.04 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Honeydew Melon provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 11 categories while Honeydew Melon leads in 5.Both foods show similar concentrations in 10 nutrients. Overall, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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