Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Red Bell Pepper

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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Glossy red bell pepper sliced lengthwise showing crisp juicy walls
vegetables

Red Bell Pepper

31Calories
1.0Protein
2.1Fiber
127.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-9%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper has fewer calories (energy) (31 kcal vs 34 kcal, 3 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+18%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.99 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.15 g, +18%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+133%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 2.1 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.2 g, +133%).

Higher Vitamin C
+248%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+91.0 mg, +248%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Red Bell Pepper100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
31 kcal2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 34 kcal vs 31 kcal in Red Bell Pepper (+3 kcal, +10%).

ProteinRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.99 g2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.99 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.15 g, +18%).

CarbohydratesCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
6.0 g2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 8.2 g vs 6.0 g in Red Bell Pepper (+2.1 g, +35%).

Dietary FiberRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
2.1 g8% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 2.1 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.2 g, +133%).

Total FatRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Red Bell Pepper
0.30 g

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.30 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.11 g, +58%).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.2 g8% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 7.9 g vs 4.2 g in Red Bell Pepper (+3.7 g, +87%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Red Bell Pepper
128 mg142% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+91.0 mg, +248%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Red Bell Pepper
157 µg17% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 157 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+12 µg, +8%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ERed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Red Bell Pepper
1.6 mg11% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 1.6 mg vs 0.05 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.5 mg, +3060%).

Vitamin KRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.9 µg4% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.9 µg vs 2.5 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.4 µg, +96%).

Folate (DFE)Red Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
46 µg12% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 46 µg vs 21 µg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+25 µg, +119%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.05 mg5% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Red Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.09 mg7% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.09 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Red Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.98 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.98 mg vs 0.73 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.25 mg, +33%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Red Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.32 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.32 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.21 mg, +202%).

Vitamin B6Red Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.29 mg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.29 mg vs 0.07 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.22 mg, +304%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 4.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+12.0 mg, +300%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Red Bell Pepper
211 mg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 211 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+56.0 mg, +27%).

CalciumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
7.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 9.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+2.0 mg, +29%).

IronRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.43 mg2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.43 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.22 mg, +105%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
12.0 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of magnesium (12.0 mg).

PhosphorusRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
26.0 mg2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 26.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+11.0 mg, +73%).

ZincRed Bell Pepper higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 mg2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.25 mg vs 0.18 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.07 mg, +39%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Red Bell Pepper
0.03 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 7 categories while Red Bell Pepper leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Red Bell Pepper has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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