Cantaloupe vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and chicken breast:
- Both cantaloupe and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than cantaloupe.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and cantaloupe has 79% less calories than chicken breast - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cantaloupe and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cantaloupe has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than cantaloupe - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate. Both cantaloupe and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cantaloupe | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and chicken breast contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 395% more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and chicken breast are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has a little more potassium (4%) than chicken breast by weight - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than cantaloupe per 100 grams. Both cantaloupe and chicken breast contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cantaloupe | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.65 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 Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and cantaloupe has 80% less calories than chicken breast - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is cantaloupe or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does cantaloupe or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does cantaloupe or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and chicken breast are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has a little more potassium ( 0%) than chicken breast by weight - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.