Cantaloupe vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for protein and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:5 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 91% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 222% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g 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 13 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 308% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid. Both cantaloupe and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 256% more calcium than cantaloupe - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 324% more iron than cantaloupe - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.057 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 Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does baby carrots or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or cantaloupe contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.