Cantaloupe vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and mushroom:
- Both cantaloupe and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has 75% less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 75% less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 268% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and mushroom are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cantaloupe - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cantaloupe and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 19% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.16 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 Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cantaloupe or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 270% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cantaloupe or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does cantaloupe or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 20% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.