Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

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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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-72%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 120 kcal, 86 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+424%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.6 g, +424%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+211%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Higher Vitamin C
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+36.7 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+86 kcal, +253%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+3.6 g, +424%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+13.1 g, +161%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.7 g, +911%).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 7.9 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+7.0 g, +803%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin c (36.7 mg vs 0 mg).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.58 mg, +1160%).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin k (2.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+21 µg, +100%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.32 mg, +78%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.12 mg, +117%).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.0 mg, +129%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+95.0 mg, +55%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+8.0 mg, +89%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.3 mg, +610%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+52.0 mg, +433%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+137 mg, +913%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.18 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.91 mg, +506%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.05 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.18 g, +351%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 7 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 17.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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