Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Papaya

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 papaya half showing vibrant orange flesh and glistening black seeds
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Papaya

43Calories
0.5Protein
1.7Fiber
60.9Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-21%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 43 kcal, 9 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+79%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.37 g, +79%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+89%
Papaya

Papaya provides 1.7 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.80 g, +89%).

Higher Vitamin C
+66%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+24.2 mg, +66%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Papaya100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Papaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV

Papaya provides 43 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+9 kcal, +26%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.37 g, +79%).

CarbohydratesPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV

Papaya provides 10.8 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.7 g, +33%).

Dietary FiberPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV

Papaya provides 1.7 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.80 g, +89%).

Total FatPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Papaya
0.26 g

Papaya provides 0.26 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.07 g, +37%).

Total SugarsSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Papaya provide similar amounts of total sugars (7.9 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+24.2 mg, +66%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Papaya
47 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 47 µg in Papaya (+122 µg, +260%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.25 mg, +500%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV

Papaya provides 2.6 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.1 µg, +4%).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Papaya
37 µg9% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16 µg, +76%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.38 mg, +106%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Papaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV

Papaya provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.11 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
8.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Papaya (+8.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Papaya
182 mg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 182 mg in Papaya (+85.0 mg, +47%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+11.0 mg, +122%).

IronSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV

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

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+9.0 mg, +75%).

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+5.0 mg, +50%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Papaya
0.08 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 7 categories while Papaya leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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