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Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Orange

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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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
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Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-28%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 47 kcal, 13 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+12%
Orange

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.10 g, +12%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+167%
Orange

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.5 g, +167%).

Higher Vitamin C
+45%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16.5 mg, +45%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Orange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Orange provides 47 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+13 kcal, +38%).

ProteinOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.10 g, +12%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Orange provides 11.8 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.6 g, +44%).

Dietary FiberOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.5 g, +167%).

Total FatCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Orange
0.12 g

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more total fat (0.19 g vs 0.12 g).

Total SugarsOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.5 g, +19%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16.5 mg, +45%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Orange
11 µg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 11 µg in Orange (+158 µg, +1436%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Vitamin EOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Orange provides slightly more vitamin e (0.18 mg vs 0.05 mg).

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

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

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+9.0 µg, +43%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.28 mg in Orange (+0.45 mg, +160%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Orange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Orange provides 0.25 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.15 mg, +138%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Orange
0 mg

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

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 181 mg in Orange (+86.0 mg, +48%).

CalciumOrange higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+31.0 mg, +344%).

IronCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.21 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.11 mg, +110%).

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

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

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+1.0 mg, +7%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Orange
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
Orange
0.02 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 10 categories while Orange leads in 10.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients.

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