Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

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 peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
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Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-36%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 53 kcal, 19 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+4%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar protein (0.84 g vs 0.81 g).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+100%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.90 g, +100%).

Higher Vitamin C
+37%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+10.0 mg, +37%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 53 kcal vs 34 kcal in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+19 kcal, +56%).

ProteinSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of protein (0.84 g).

CarbohydratesTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 13.3 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.2 g, +63%).

Dietary FiberTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.90 g, +100%).

Total FatTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.31 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.12 g, +63%).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 7.9 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+2.7 g, +35%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+10.0 mg, +37%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 34 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+135 µg, +397%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ETangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.20 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 16 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+5.0 µg, +31%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.38 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.36 mg, +95%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.22 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.11 mg, +106%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 166 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+101 mg, +61%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+28.0 mg, +311%).

IronCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.21 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.06 mg, +40%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of magnesium (12.0 mg).

PhosphorusTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 20.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+5.0 mg, +33%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 9 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 9.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients.

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