Side-by-Side Comparison

Watermelon vs Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh crisp watermelon slice with vibrant red flesh and dark seeds
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Watermelon

30Calories
0.6Protein
0.4Fiber
8.1Vit C
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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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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-12%
Watermelon

Watermelon has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 34 kcal, 4 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+38%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.23 g, +38%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+125%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.90 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+0.50 g, +125%).

Higher Vitamin C
+353%
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+28.6 mg, +353%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 34 kcal vs 30 kcal in Watermelon (+4 kcal, +13%).

ProteinCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
0.61 g1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.84 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.23 g, +38%).

CarbohydratesCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
7.6 g3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 8.2 g vs 7.6 g in Watermelon (+0.61 g, +8%).

Dietary FiberCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
0.40 g1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.90 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+0.50 g, +125%).

Total FatSimilar
Watermelon
0.15 g
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.15 g).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
6.2 g12% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 7.9 g vs 6.2 g in Watermelon (+1.7 g, +27%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
8.1 mg9% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 36.7 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+28.6 mg, +353%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
28 µg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 28 µg in Watermelon (+141 µg, +504%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Watermelon
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Watermelon
0.05 mg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.05 mg).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
0.1 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 2.5 µg vs 0.1 µg in Watermelon (+2.4 µg, +2400%).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
3.0 µg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 3.0 µg in Watermelon (+18 µg, +600%).

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

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
0.18 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.18 mg in Watermelon (+0.56 mg, +312%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Watermelon higher
Watermelon
0.22 mg4% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV

Watermelon provides 0.22 mg vs 0.11 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.12 mg, +110%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Watermelon
0.05 mg3% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Watermelon
0 µg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
1.0 mg
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Watermelon (+15.0 mg, +1500%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
112 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 112 mg in Watermelon (+155 mg, +138%).

CalciumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
7.0 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV

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

IronSimilar
Watermelon
0.24 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of iron (0.24 mg).

MagnesiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
10.0 mg2% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 12.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Watermelon (+2.0 mg, +20%).

PhosphorusCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
11.0 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 15.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Watermelon (+4.0 mg, +36%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.10 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Watermelon
0.02 g
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g

Both Watermelon and Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Watermelon leads in 1 category while Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 9 nutrients. Overall, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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