How many calories are in one cantaloupe?

Cantaloupe has 277 calories per cantaloupe or 34 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one cantaloupe?

An excellent source of protein, a single cantaloupe contains 14% of recommended daily values or 6.8 grams of protein. However, the protein in cantaloupe is not complete, meaning it does not contain all 9 essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in cantaloupe?

Cantaloupe is an excellent source of many nutrients, including carbohydrates, dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. It also contains significant amounts of protein, iron, magnesium and thiamin.

Does cantaloupe contain antioxidants?

Cantaloupe contains a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin and flavonoids luteolin.

What's similar to cantaloupe in cooking?

Honeydew, watermelon, grapefruit and kiwi are similar to, or commonly paired with cantaloupe in cooking and recipes.

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Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. It is also a good source of potassium. One cantaloupe contains about 277 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to cantaloupe, including bok choy, parsley, grapefruit and kale. Other similar foods include pineapple and kiwi.

We compared the key nutrients in cantaloupe (potassium, Vitamin C and Vitamin A) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

plants and vegetables: Bok Choy, Parsley, Kale, Watercress, Chives, Cherry Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Tomato, Jalapeno

fruits: Grapefruit, Mango, Tangerine, Papaya, Orange Juice, Orange, Pineapple, Kiwi

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to cantaloupe are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to cantaloupe. Bok choy, parsley, kale, watercress and chives are all high in potassium, Vitamin C and or Vitamin A.

Bok Choy

Similarity: > 95%

Bok choy is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Moreover, bok choy contains more calcium, iron, Vitamin B6 and folate than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and bok choy:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Bok Choy (1.5 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	252
37	Vitamin C (MG)	45
169	Vitamin A (UG)	223

However, cantaloupe does contain more than bok choy by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	13
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1
7.9	sugar (G)	1.2
0.84	protein (G)	1.5
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	45
169	Vitamin A (UG)	223
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.09
9	calcium (MG)	105
0.21	iron (MG)	0.8
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.5
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.09
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.19
21	folate (UG)	66

0.972 | 0.972 | 2.48 Complete Comparison:
Bok Choy vs. Cantaloupe

Parsley

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, parsley is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Moreover, parsley contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and riboflavin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and parsley:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Parsley (1.75 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	554
37	Vitamin C (MG)	133
169	Vitamin A (UG)	421

However, cantaloupe does contain more than parsley by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	36
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	3.3
7.9	sugar (G)	0.85
0.84	protein (G)	3
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.13
37	Vitamin C (MG)	133
169	Vitamin A (UG)	421
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.75
9	calcium (MG)	138
0.21	iron (MG)	6.2
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
0.73	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.4
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
21	folate (UG)	152

0.967 | 0.967 | 4.88 Complete Comparison:
Parsley vs. Cantaloupe

Kale

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, kale is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Moreover, kale contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and thiamin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and kale:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Kale (5 cups)
267	potassium (MG)	348
37	Vitamin C (MG)	93
169	Vitamin A (UG)	241

However, cantaloupe does contain more than kale by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	35
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	4.1
7.9	sugar (G)	0.99
0.84	protein (G)	2.9
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.18
37	Vitamin C (MG)	93
169	Vitamin A (UG)	241
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.66
9	calcium (MG)	254
0.21	iron (MG)	1.6
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.11
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.35
0.73	niacin (MG)	1.2
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.37
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.15
21	folate (UG)	62

0.96 | 0.96 | 4.77 Complete Comparison:
Kale vs. Cantaloupe

Watercress

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, watercress are also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Also, watercress contains more calcium and riboflavin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and watercress:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Watercress (3 cups)
267	potassium (MG)	330
37	Vitamin C (MG)	43
169	Vitamin A (UG)	160

However, cantaloupe does contain more dietary fiber than watercress by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	11
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.5
7.9	sugar (G)	0.2
0.84	protein (G)	2.3
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	43
169	Vitamin A (UG)	160
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	1
9	calcium (MG)	120
0.21	iron (MG)	0.2
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.12
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.13
21	folate (UG)	9

0.958 | 0.958 | 2.93 Complete Comparison:
Watercress vs. Cantaloupe

Chives

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, chives are also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Moreover, chives contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and riboflavin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and chives:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Chives (33 tbsps)
267	potassium (MG)	296
37	Vitamin C (MG)	58
169	Vitamin A (UG)	218

However, cantaloupe does contain more than chives by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	30
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.5
7.9	sugar (G)	1.9
0.84	protein (G)	3.3
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.15
37	Vitamin C (MG)	58
169	Vitamin A (UG)	218
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.21
9	calcium (MG)	92
0.21	iron (MG)	1.6
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.12
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.65
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14
21	folate (UG)	105

0.947 | 0.947 | 3.79 Complete Comparison:
Chives vs. Cantaloupe

Cherry Tomato

Similarity: > 90%

Cherry tomato is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, cherry tomato contains more dietary fiber than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and cherry tomato:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Cherry Tomato (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	212
37	Vitamin C (MG)	16
169	Vitamin A (UG)	75

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than cherry tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	16
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.9
7.9	sugar (G)	0
0.84	protein (G)	1.2
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	16
169	Vitamin A (UG)	75
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0
9	calcium (MG)	5
0.21	iron (MG)	0.47
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
21	folate (UG)	29

0.934 | 0.934 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Cherry Tomato vs. Cantaloupe

Red Bell Pepper

Similarity: > 90%

Red bell pepper is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Also, red bell pepper contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E and Vitamin B6 than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and red bell pepper:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Red Bell Pepper (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	211
37	Vitamin C (MG)	128
169	Vitamin A (UG)	157

However, cantaloupe

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	26
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
7.9	sugar (G)	4.2
0.84	protein (G)	0.99
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.06
37	Vitamin C (MG)	128
169	Vitamin A (UG)	157
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	1.6
9	calcium (MG)	7
0.21	iron (MG)	0.43
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
21	folate (UG)	46

0.93 | 0.93 | 2.42 Complete Comparison:
Red Bell Pepper vs. Cantaloupe

Bok Choy

Similarity: > 90%

Bok choy is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Also, bok choy contains more calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and bok choy:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Bok Choy (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	371
37	Vitamin C (MG)	26
169	Vitamin A (UG)	212

A higher water content, bok choy is less nutritionally dense than cantaloupe. Cantaloupe does contain more than bok choy by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	12
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1
7.9	sugar (G)	0.83
0.84	protein (G)	1.6
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.02
37	Vitamin C (MG)	26
169	Vitamin A (UG)	212
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.09
9	calcium (MG)	93
0.21	iron (MG)	1
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
21	folate (UG)	41

0.926 | 0.926 | 0 Complete Comparison:
Bok Choy vs. Cantaloupe

Brussels Sprouts

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, brussels sprouts are also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, brussels sprouts contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and thiamin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and brussels sprouts:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Brussels Sprouts (1.25 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	389
37	Vitamin C (MG)	85
169	Vitamin A (UG)	38

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than brussels sprouts by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	43
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	3.8
7.9	sugar (G)	2.2
0.84	protein (G)	3.4
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.06
37	Vitamin C (MG)	85
169	Vitamin A (UG)	38
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.88
9	calcium (MG)	42
0.21	iron (MG)	1.4
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.14
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.75
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.22
21	folate (UG)	61

0.911 | 0.911 | 3.77 Complete Comparison:
Brussels Sprouts vs. Cantaloupe

Broccoli

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than cantaloupe, broccoli is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, broccoli contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and broccoli:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Broccoli (1 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	316
37	Vitamin C (MG)	89
169	Vitamin A (UG)	31

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than broccoli by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	34
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.6
7.9	sugar (G)	1.7
0.84	protein (G)	2.8
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.11
37	Vitamin C (MG)	89
169	Vitamin A (UG)	31
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.78
9	calcium (MG)	47
0.21	iron (MG)	0.73
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.12
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.64
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.57
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
21	folate (UG)	63

0.911 | 0.911 | 3.53 Complete Comparison:
Broccoli vs. Cantaloupe

Tomato

Similarity: > 90%

Tomato is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, tomato contains more riboflavin than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and tomato:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Tomato (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	237
37	Vitamin C (MG)	14
169	Vitamin A (UG)	42

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	18
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.2
7.9	sugar (G)	2.6
0.84	protein (G)	0.88
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	14
169	Vitamin A (UG)	42
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.54
9	calcium (MG)	10
0.21	iron (MG)	0.27
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.09
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
21	folate (UG)	15

0.907 | 0.907 | 0.95 Complete Comparison:
Tomato vs. Cantaloupe

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 90%

Jalapeno is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, jalapeno contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E and Vitamin B6 than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and jalapeno:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	248
37	Vitamin C (MG)	119
169	Vitamin A (UG)	54

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	29
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
7.9	sugar (G)	4.1
0.84	protein (G)	0.91
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.09
37	Vitamin C (MG)	119
169	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
9	calcium (MG)	12
0.21	iron (MG)	0.25
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.73	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
21	folate (UG)	27

0.901 | 0.901 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Cantaloupe

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to cantaloupe. Grapefruit, mango, tangerine, papaya and orange juice are all high in potassium, Vitamin C and or Vitamin A.

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 95%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, grapefruit contains more dietary fiber and calcium than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and grapefruit:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	135
37	Vitamin C (MG)	31
169	Vitamin A (UG)	58

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	42
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
7.9	sugar (G)	6.9
0.84	protein (G)	0.77
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.02
37	Vitamin C (MG)	31
169	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
9	calcium (MG)	22
0.21	iron (MG)	0.08
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
21	folate (UG)	13

0.96 | 0.96 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Cantaloupe

Mango

Similarity: > 95%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more dietary fiber than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and mango:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Mango (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	168
37	Vitamin C (MG)	36
169	Vitamin A (UG)	54

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	60
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
7.9	sugar (G)	14
0.84	protein (G)	0.82
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.09
37	Vitamin C (MG)	36
169	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
9	calcium (MG)	11
0.21	iron (MG)	0.16
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
21	folate (UG)	43

0.946 | 0.946 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Cantaloupe

Tangerine

Similarity: > 90%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more dietary fiber and calcium than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and tangerine:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	166
37	Vitamin C (MG)	27
169	Vitamin A (UG)	34

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	53
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
7.9	sugar (G)	11
0.84	protein (G)	0.81
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.04
37	Vitamin C (MG)	27
169	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
9	calcium (MG)	37
0.21	iron (MG)	0.15
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
21	folate (UG)	16

0.936 | 0.936 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Cantaloupe

Papaya

Similarity: > 90%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, papaya contains more dietary fiber and calcium than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and papaya:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	182
37	Vitamin C (MG)	61
169	Vitamin A (UG)	47

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	43
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
7.9	sugar (G)	7.8
0.84	protein (G)	0.47
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.08
37	Vitamin C (MG)	61
169	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
9	calcium (MG)	20
0.21	iron (MG)	0.25
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.36
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
21	folate (UG)	37

0.92 | 0.92 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Cantaloupe

Orange Juice

Similarity: > 90%

Orange juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and orange juice:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Orange Juice (3/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	200
37	Vitamin C (MG)	50
169	Vitamin A (UG)	10

However, cantaloupe does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and potassium than orange juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	45
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
7.9	sugar (G)	8.4
0.84	protein (G)	0.7
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.02
37	Vitamin C (MG)	50
169	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
9	calcium (MG)	11
0.21	iron (MG)	0.2
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
21	folate (UG)	30

0.904 | 0.904 | 1.24 Complete Comparison:
Orange Juice vs. Cantaloupe

Orange

Similarity: > 90%

Orange is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange contains more dietary fiber and calcium than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and orange:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Orange (1/2 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	169
37	Vitamin C (MG)	45
169	Vitamin A (UG)	11

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	46
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
7.9	sugar (G)	9.1
0.84	protein (G)	0.7
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	45
169	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
9	calcium (MG)	43
0.21	iron (MG)	0.09
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
21	folate (UG)	17

0.902 | 0.902 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Cantaloupe

Pineapple

Similarity: > 90%

Pineapple is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, pineapple contains more dietary fiber than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and pineapple:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Pineapple (5/8 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	109
37	Vitamin C (MG)	48
169	Vitamin A (UG)	3

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than pineapple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	50
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
7.9	sugar (G)	9.9
0.84	protein (G)	0.54
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.01
37	Vitamin C (MG)	48
169	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
9	calcium (MG)	13
0.21	iron (MG)	0.29
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.5
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
21	folate (UG)	18

0.895 | 0.895 | 1.77 Complete Comparison:
Pineapple vs. Cantaloupe

Kiwi

Similarity: 89%

Kiwi is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, kiwi contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E and calcium than cantaloupe.

For 100 grams of cantaloupe and kiwi:

Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
267	potassium (MG)	312
37	Vitamin C (MG)	93
169	Vitamin A (UG)	4

However, cantaloupe does contain more Vitamin A than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

34	calories (KCAL)	61
0.9	dietary fiber (G)	3
7.9	sugar (G)	9
0.84	protein (G)	1.1
0.05	saturated fat (G)	0.03
37	Vitamin C (MG)	93
169	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0.05	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
9	calcium (MG)	34
0.21	iron (MG)	0.31
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.02	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.73	niacin (MG)	0.34
0.11	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
21	folate (UG)	25

0.893 | 0.893 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Cantaloupe

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