Beer vs. Cantaloupe
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Cantaloupe
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
cantaloupe
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and cantaloupe:
- Cantaloupe has more thiamin and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
| Beer | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 87% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has more dietary fiber than beer - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and beer are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beer - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beer - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more thiamin and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beer | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 889% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg 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, beer has more kaempferol than cantaloupe per 100 grams, however, cantaloupe contains more luteolin than beer per 100 grams. Both beer and cantaloupe contain small amounts of quercetin.
| Beer | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 0.07 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.64 mg |
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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does beer or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.