Canned Tuna vs. Cantaloupe
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cantaloupe
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cantaloupe
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and cantaloupe:
- Both cantaloupe and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Cantaloupe has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than cantaloupe.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and cantaloupe has 73% less calories than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cantaloupe per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for cantaloupe, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 22% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cantaloupe has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 362% more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 13% more potassium than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than cantaloupe per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.046 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.046 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.035 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.035 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and cantaloupe has 70% less calories than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is cantaloupe or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does cantaloupe or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does cantaloupe or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 10% more potassium than canned tuna - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.