Cantaloupe vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and chives:
- Both cantaloupe and chives are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chive has 3.2 times less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Chive has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and chives contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 178% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 3.2 times less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 289% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and chives are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 58% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cantaloupe and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 29% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 84 times more Vitamin K than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cantaloupe and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 922% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 662% more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and chives are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, cantaloupe has more luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.01 mg | 4.77 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
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, both cantaloupe and chives contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.252 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 Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and chives contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is cantaloupe or chives better for protein?
Chive has 290% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does cantaloupe or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does cantaloupe or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 920% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does cantaloupe or chives contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and chives are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.