Cantaloupe vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and artichoke:
- Both cantaloupe and artichoke are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Artichoke has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 74% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 500% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 289% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and artichoke are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 214% more Vitamin C than artichoke - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cantaloupe and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cantaloupe | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 389% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 510% more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 39% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 2.3 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 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, cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 8 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and artichoke contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.046 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 Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does cantaloupe or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 40% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.