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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe and carrot juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 9:87:5 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cantaloupe Carrot Juice
Protein 9% 9%
Carbohydrates 87% 87%
Fat 5% 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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cantaloupe or Carrot Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .

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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.