Cantaloupe vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and pineapple juice:
- Cantaloupe has more niacin.
- 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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple juice for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 95% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has 350% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 267% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more niacin. Both cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 105% more potassium than pineapple juice - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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 | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.024 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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does cantaloupe or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.