Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Plums

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 deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-26%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 46 kcal, 12 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+20%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.14 g, +20%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+56%
Plums

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

Higher Vitamin C
+286%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+27.2 mg, +286%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Plums100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Plums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Plums
46 kcal2% DV

Plums provides 46 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+12 kcal, +35%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Plums
0.70 g1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.14 g, +20%).

CarbohydratesPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Plums
11.4 g4% DV

Plums provides 11.4 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.3 g, +40%).

Dietary FiberPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Plums
1.4 g5% DV

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

Total FatPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Plums
0.28 g

Plums provides 0.28 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.09 g, +47%).

Total SugarsPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Plums
9.9 g20% DV

Plums provides 9.9 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.1 g, +26%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+27.2 mg, +286%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Plums
17 µg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 17 µg in Plums (+152 µg, +894%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV

Plums provides 0.26 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.21 mg, +420%).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV

Plums provides 6.4 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.9 µg, +156%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 5.0 µg in Plums (+16 µg, +320%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

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

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

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

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

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

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV

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

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

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

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

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Plums
157 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 157 mg in Plums (+110 mg, +70%).

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

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

IronSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV

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

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

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

PhosphorusPlums higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV

Plums provides 16.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.0 mg, +7%).

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

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 10 categories while Plums 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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