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Cantaloupe and honeydew share similar nutritional profiles, except for two main differences-vitamin C and beta-carotene.

Cantaloupe contains about twice the amount of vitamin C as does honeydew (37 milligrams for 100 gram serving versus 18 milligrams) and about 67 times the amount of beta-carotene (2020 micrograms for 100 gram serving versus 30 micrograms).

So if we were looking for a source of this important nutrient, we would look to cantaloupe rather than honeydew as it contains minimal amounts of beta-carotene. While cantaloupe may contain more of these two nutrients, honeydew melons are delicious and we encourage you to enjoy them, along with other melons, as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating.

Labels: canteloupe, citrus fruits, healthy eating, honeydew, Vitamin C