Cantaloupe vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and peach:
- Cantaloupe has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than peach, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is similar to peach for protein, carbs and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peach has 67% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and peach are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 795% more Vitamin C than peach - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 604% more Vitamin A than peach - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cantaloupe and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than peach - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 has more beta-carotene than peach per 100 grams, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 224 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 132 UG |
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 Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does cantaloupe or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.