Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Pomegranate

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 pomegranate cracked open with glistening deep red ruby arils
fruits

Pomegranate

83Calories
1.7Protein
4.0Fiber
10.2Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-59%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 83 kcal, 49 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+99%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.83 g, +99%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+344%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.1 g, +344%).

Higher Vitamin C
+260%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+26.5 mg, +260%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Pomegranate100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Pomegranate
83 kcal4% DV

Pomegranate provides 83 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+49 kcal, +144%).

ProteinPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Pomegranate
1.7 g3% DV

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.83 g, +99%).

CarbohydratesPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Pomegranate
18.7 g7% DV

Pomegranate provides 18.7 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+10.5 g, +129%).

Dietary FiberPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Pomegranate
4.0 g14% DV

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.1 g, +344%).

Total FatPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Pomegranate
1.2 g2% DV

Pomegranate provides 1.2 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.98 g, +516%).

Total SugarsPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Pomegranate
13.7 g27% DV

Pomegranate provides 13.7 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.8 g, +74%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Pomegranate
10.2 mg11% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+26.5 mg, +260%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Pomegranate
0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin a (rae) (169 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pomegranate
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Pomegranate
0.60 mg4% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.60 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.55 mg, +1100%).

Vitamin KPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Pomegranate
16 µg14% DV

Pomegranate provides 16 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+14 µg, +556%).

Folate (DFE)Pomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Pomegranate
38 µg10% DV

Pomegranate provides 38 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+17 µg, +81%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Pomegranate
0.07 mg6% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
0.05 mg4% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Pomegranate
0.29 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.29 mg in Pomegranate (+0.44 mg, +151%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.38 mg8% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.38 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.27 mg, +259%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Pomegranate
0.08 mg4% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Pomegranate
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
3.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 3.0 mg in Pomegranate (+13.0 mg, +433%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Pomegranate
236 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 236 mg in Pomegranate (+31.0 mg, +13%).

CalciumPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
10.0 mg1% DV

Pomegranate provides 10.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.0 mg, +11%).

IronPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
0.30 mg2% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.30 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.09 mg, +43%).

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

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

PhosphorusPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
36.0 mg3% DV

Pomegranate provides 36.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+21.0 mg, +140%).

ZincPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.35 mg3% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.35 mg vs 0.18 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.17 mg, +94%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPomegranate higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Pomegranate
0.12 g1% DV

Pomegranate provides slightly more saturated fat (0.12 g vs 0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 5 categories while Pomegranate leads in 15.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Pomegranate has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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