Salmon vs. Cantaloupe
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cantaloupe
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cantaloupe
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cantaloupe:
- Both cantaloupe and salmon are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than cantaloupe.
- Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and cantaloupe has 73% less calories than salmon - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cantaloupe per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cantaloupe, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 33% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has more dietary fiber than salmon - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and salmon are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cantaloupe are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cantaloupe has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 salmon - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 383% more Vitamin A than salmon - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cantaloupe - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate. Both salmon and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Salmon | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 37% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than cantaloupe per 100 grams. Both salmon and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.046 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.046 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, salmon has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.035 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) .
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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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and cantaloupe has 70% less calories than salmon - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cantaloupe or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cantaloupe or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cantaloupe or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 40% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.