Cantaloupe vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and carrot juice:
- Both cantaloupe and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Carrot juice has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cantaloupe contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 88% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 332% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cantaloupe and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 466% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cantaloupe contains more folate. Both cantaloupe and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Cantaloupe | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 167% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and carrot juice are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cantaloupe | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.061 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does cantaloupe or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and carrot juice are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.