Cantaloupe vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and eggplant:
- Both cantaloupe and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Eggplant has 55% less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Eggplant has more pantothenic acid.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 82% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 233% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 55% less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and eggplant are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more pantothenic acid. Both cantaloupe and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and eggplant are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 17% more potassium than eggplant - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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, both cantaloupe and eggplant contain small amounts of quercetin.
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
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, both cantaloupe and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does cantaloupe or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does cantaloupe or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and eggplant are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 20% more potassium than eggplant - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.