Cantaloupe vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and chickpeas:
- Both cantaloupe and chickpeas are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe has 70% less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and cantaloupe has 79% less calories than chickpea - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 65% |
| Fat | 4% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe has 70% less carbohydrates than chickpea - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 744% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 955% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 27 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cantaloupe and chickpeas contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cantaloupe | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 172 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chickpea is a great source of calcium and it has 444% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and chickpeas are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg 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 | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 16 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and chickpeas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cantaloupe | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 1.113 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 Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and cantaloupe has 80% less calories than chickpea - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does cantaloupe or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and chickpeas are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.