Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Pineapple

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
fruits

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

34Calories
0.8Protein
0.9Fiber
36.7Vit C
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Fresh ripe pineapple whole and sliced into juicy golden spears
fruits

Pineapple

50Calories
0.5Protein
1.4Fiber
47.8Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-32%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 50 kcal, 16 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+56%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

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

Higher Dietary Fiber
+56%
Pineapple

Pineapple provides 1.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.50 g, +56%).

Higher Vitamin C
+30%
Pineapple

Pineapple provides 47.8 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+11.1 mg, +30%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Pineapple100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Pineapple
50 kcal3% DV

Pineapple provides 50 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16 kcal, +47%).

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

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

CarbohydratesPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Pineapple
13.1 g5% DV

Pineapple provides 13.1 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.0 g, +61%).

Dietary FiberPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Pineapple
1.4 g5% DV

Pineapple provides 1.4 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.50 g, +56%).

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

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

Total SugarsPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Pineapple
9.9 g20% DV

Pineapple provides 9.9 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.0 g, +25%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Pineapple
47.8 mg53% DV

Pineapple provides 47.8 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+11.1 mg, +30%).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pineapple
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Pineapple
0.02 mg

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

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Pineapple
0.7 µg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 2.5 µg vs 0.7 µg in Pineapple (+1.8 µg, +257%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Pineapple
18 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 18 µg in Pineapple (+3.0 µg, +17%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Pineapple
0.08 mg7% DV

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

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Pineapple
0.50 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.50 mg in Pineapple (+0.23 mg, +47%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.21 mg4% DV

Pineapple provides 0.21 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.11 mg, +103%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Pineapple
0.11 mg7% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pineapple
0 µg

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

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

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

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Pineapple
109 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 109 mg in Pineapple (+158 mg, +145%).

CalciumPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Pineapple
13.0 mg1% DV

Pineapple provides 13.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+4.0 mg, +44%).

IronPineapple higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Pineapple
0.29 mg2% DV

Pineapple provides 0.29 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.08 mg, +38%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Pineapple
12.0 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Pineapple provide similar amounts of magnesium (12.0 mg).

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Pineapple
8.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Pineapple (+7.0 mg, +88%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.12 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.12 mg).

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

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 10 categories while Pineapple leads in 8.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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