Cantaloupe vs Pear – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing cantaloupe to pear, we picked the cantaloupe.
Why?
In terms of macros, they’re both mostly water, but pear has 3x the fiber and 2x the carbs, winning the first round.
In the category of vitamins, cantaloupe has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and choline, while pear has slightly more of vitamins B2, E, and K, meaning a clear win for cantaloupe here.
Looking at minerals, cantaloupe has more calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while pear has more copper and manganese; another easy win for cantaloupe.
When it comes to polyphenols, neither has anything we know of in quantities worth mentioning. So, a tie here.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for pear, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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