Rice Milk vs. Cantaloupe
Nutrition comparison of Rice Milk and Cantaloupe
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rice milk
versus
cantaloupe
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rice milk and cantaloupe:
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Rice milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate.
- Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and rice milk has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rice milk is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cantaloupe per calorie. Rice milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:78:19 and for cantaloupe, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rice Milk | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 87% |
| Fat | 19% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and rice milk has 9.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has 200% more dietary fiber than rice milk - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rice milk has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and rice milk has 5.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and rice milk has 0.28g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and rice milk are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than rice milk - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168% more Vitamin A than rice milk - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rice milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Rice milk has more Vitamin D than cantaloupe - rice milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rice milk has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rice milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Rice milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate. Both rice milk and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Rice Milk | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.39 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.146 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.039 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and rice milk has 118mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and rice milk has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 889% more potassium than rice milk - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and rice milk has 27mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than rice milk per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.046 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rice milk has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.305 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.305 G | 0.035 G |
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 Rice Milk or Cantaloupe .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or rice milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and rice milk has 47 calories.
Does cantaloupe or rice milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and rice milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and rice milk has 9.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or rice milk contain more calcium?
Rice milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and rice milk has 118mg of calcium.