Cantaloupe vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and cherry tomato:
- Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 67% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Cantaloupe has 129% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 125% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 26% more potassium than cherry tomato - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.073 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 Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does cantaloupe or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 30% more potassium than cherry tomato - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.