Cantaloupe vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Cucumber


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cantaloupe versus cucumber (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and cucumber:

  • Cantaloupe has more niacin and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
  • Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
  • Cucumber has 3.7 times less sugar than cantaloupe.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe and cucumber 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cantaloupe Cucumber
Protein 9% 16%
Carbohydrates 87% 80%
Fat 5% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Cantaloupe has 80% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber has 3.7 times less sugar than cantaloupe - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cucumber and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cantaloupe has more niacin and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both cantaloupe and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Cantaloupe Cucumber
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.019 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.734 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.105 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.072 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 21 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg 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, both cantaloupe and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.

Cantaloupe Cucumber
luteolin 0.64 mg ~
kaempferol 0.07 mg 0.13 mg
Quercetin 0.01 mg 0.04 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 cucumber contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Cantaloupe Cucumber
beta-carotene 2020 UG 45 UG
alpha-carotene 16 UG 11 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.

Cantaloupe Cucumber
alpha linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.005 G
Total 0.046 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Cantaloupe Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.028 G
Total 0.035 G 0.028 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 Cucumber .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cucumber or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.

Does cucumber or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.