Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Pear

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 green Bartlett pear whole and sliced lengthwise on clean background
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Pear

57Calories
0.4Protein
3.1Fiber
4.3Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-40%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 57 kcal, 23 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+133%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.48 g, +133%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+244%
Pear

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.2 g, +244%).

Higher Vitamin C
+753%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+32.4 mg, +753%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Pear100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Pear
57 kcal3% DV

Pear provides 57 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+23 kcal, +68%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Pear
0.36 g1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.48 g, +133%).

CarbohydratesPear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Pear
15.2 g6% DV

Pear provides 15.2 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+7.1 g, +87%).

Dietary FiberPear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Pear
3.1 g11% DV

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.2 g, +244%).

Total FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Pear
0.14 g

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

Total SugarsPear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Pear
9.8 g20% DV

Pear provides 9.8 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 g, +24%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Pear
4.3 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+32.4 mg, +753%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Pear
1.0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 1.0 µg in Pear (+168 µg, +16800%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Pear
0.12 mg1% DV

Pear provides slightly more vitamin e (0.12 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KPear higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Pear
4.4 µg4% DV

Pear provides 4.4 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 µg, +76%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Pear
7.0 µg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 7.0 µg in Pear (+14 µg, +200%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Pear
0.01 mg1% DV

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

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Pear
0.16 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.16 mg in Pear (+0.57 mg, +356%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Pear
0.05 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

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

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

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Pear
116 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 116 mg in Pear (+151 mg, +130%).

CalciumSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Pear
9.0 mg1% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Pear provide similar amounts of calcium (9.0 mg).

IronSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Pear
0.18 mg1% DV

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

MagnesiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Pear
7.0 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 12.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pear (+5.0 mg, +71%).

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Pear
12.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Pear (+3.0 mg, +25%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Pear
0.10 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.10 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Pear
0.01 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 11 categories while Pear leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 9 nutrients. Overall, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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