Cantaloupe vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and persimmon:
- Both cantaloupe and persimmon are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cantaloupe has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and cantaloupe has 73% less calories than persimmon - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to persimmon for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 95% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 76% less carbohydrates than persimmon - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has more dietary fiber than persimmon - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and persimmon are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 80% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than persimmon - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Persimmon has 200% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 16% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cantaloupe or Persimmon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and cantaloupe has 70% less calories than persimmon - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does cantaloupe or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 80% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 20% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.